Responsibilities:
Required: New York State Teacher Assistant Certification Job Summary Provide instructional and non-instructional services to students in assigned group of infants/ toddlers, preschoolers and/or school age children under the general supervision of a certified special education teacher. Responsibilities Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals for each student in assigned classroom as detailed in the weekly lesson planAct in the capacity of a substitute teacher, in the absence of a classroom teacher, as per New York State Education Department regulationsCollaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child developmentWork with individual and/or small groups of students on learning goals during classroom activities as directed by the teacher and /or relates service therapistsAssist teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, observational record keeping for IEP/IFSP goal tracking, classroom housekeeping task, etc.
)Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working orderWork collaboratively with classroom team to maintain an organized and safe learning environment (being aware of classroom activities and location of children at all times; anticipating and responding to individual needs of all children; ensure all equipment in working order; sanitizing toys and other equipment according to Coleman policy)Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their familiesCollaborate with colleagues and leadership team in creating and implementing a school wide Professional Development PlanPerform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School AdministrationRequired: New York State Teacher Assistant Certification
Qualifications:
Education Requirements: High school diploma; Bachelors Degree preferred New York State Teacher Assistant CertificationExperience: Experience with children and/or with special needs
Experience:
Hourly Salary: $24.08/Hr.