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About the Role
The Teacher Assistant will support a teacher in educating students with academic, behavioral, and social deficits. This role involves teaching all academic subjects and life skills, with modifications to meet individual student needs within a year-round school program.
Responsibilities
- Support the teacher in utilizing appropriate methodologies such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Collaborative Problem Solving, or other effective strategies that prioritize the student’s needs.
- Create a positive, authentic learning environment by displaying student work and projects.
- Maintain a consistent and safe classroom environment for students.
- Assist the teacher in planning and executing lessons tailored to individual student needs and appropriate group lessons.
- Modify materials as needed to ensure effective student learning.
- Keep accurate student records, including relevant information in each student's binder and writing annual reports as per guidelines.
- Implement and support Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for each student.
- Administer assessments to track student progress and identify areas of concern.
- Collaborate with professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and others to support a team-based approach.
- Promote student health, safety, and social interaction with peers.
- Participate in required training, team meetings, community activities, and school events.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding classroom dynamics and student development.
- Complete daily attendance reports and supervise students during bathroom and mealtime activities, including cleaning and assisting with hygiene tasks.
- Support the overall classroom environment by ensuring cleanliness, including sweeping floors and cleaning counters, shelves, refrigerators, and microwaves.
- Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and open houses.
- Assign staff to students each morning and check daily data collection each afternoon.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant is required.
- Ability to take the TA exam.
Skills
- Teaching Assistant Skills Test (ATAS)
- Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum preferred
- Experience administering an EPI pen or seizure meds a plus!
Location
- Huntington, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Year-round school program
- Occasional before- and after-school work hours
Education Level
- Associate’s degree preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
About the Company
- Gersh Autism offers a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.