Teacher Assistant-ESCS White Plains Campus at Elizabeth Seton Children’s

City of White Plains, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

24.8

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Support, Special Education, Child Development, Classroom Management, Documentation, Collaboration, Customer Service, Health Standards, Safety Practices, Professional Development, Adapted Equipment, Evacuation Assistance, Organizational Skills, Communication, Teamwork, Lesson Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Responsibilities 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 Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures. Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals for each student in assigned classroom as detailed in the weekly lesson plan Act in the capacity of a substitute teacher, in the absence of a classroom teacher, as per New York State Education Department regulations Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development Work with individual and/or small groups of students on learning goals during classroom activities as directed by the teacher and /or relates service therapists Assist 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 order Work 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 families Collaborate with colleagues and leadership team in creating and implementing a school wide Professional Development Plan Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration Qualifications Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred A Valid New York State Teacher Assistant Certification Experience Experience with children and/or with special needs Employee Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this School which includes a medical and physical examination Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the student’s blood/body fluids Must be able to assist in the evacuation of students, if necessary Working Conditions: Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area Will be subject to frequent interruptions May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Hourly Rate: $24.80/Hr.

Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant provides instructional and non-instructional services to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher. Responsibilities include assisting in implementing IEP and IFSP goals, maintaining classroom documentation, and ensuring a safe learning environment.