Teacher Assistant-ESCS White Plains Campus

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

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A Valid New York State Teacher Assistant Certification

• 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.