CERTIFIED TEACHER’S ASSISTANT NEEDED-MANHATTAN LOCATION

School Year hours-12 month positions available!
Must be at least a Level 1 Certified TA by the Board of Education to apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Level 1 Certified TA or higher
• 6 months experience as a TA is preferred
• Must be fingerprinted, or willing to be fingerprinted, by the Board of Education and the Department of Investigation
• Must be registered on the TEACH website
• Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses
• Pre-employment Physcial Exam (within one year), with documentation of:

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a Teacher, is responsible for assisting him/her in the conduct of classes and activities and provides personal care to the children.

The duties and responsibilities of the Accountant will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to children where assigned.
• Aids in program plans and preparations.
• Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.
• Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e. collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
• Participates in case conferences as needed.
• Ensures that services are rendered to children with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides necessary program support/coverage.
• Ensures that all data collection and progress notes are completed according to division time frames and they accurately reflect functioning and program standards.
• Follows established classroom activity schedules.
• Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
• Implements universal precautions at all times.
• Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.
• Participates in activities outside of activity room when necessary.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Participates in in-service training programs within department.
• Assists with transporting children between buses and building as requested.