Special Education Substitute Teaching Assistant- Howard Haber ELC
About The Position
AHRC New York City is seeking a Substitute Teaching Assistant for the Howard Haber Early Learning Center (ELC) located at 2300 Westchester Avenue, Bronx NY 10462. This is a part-time, per diem position, working Monday-Friday as needed, with hours ranging from 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM. The role follows a 10-month calendar with an additional 30-day summer session. The Substitute Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of a Teacher, following daily activity schedules and lesson plans, and implementing student objectives as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Responsibilities include providing direct care services to students individually and in groups, assisting with toileting, dressing, and feeding in an instructional manner to foster future independence. The role also involves participating in student arrival and dismissal, supervising students during activities outside the classroom (e.g., playground, field trips, gym), ensuring their safety, and teaching skills as directed by the teacher. A key aspect of the role is becoming familiar with students' disabling conditions and their impact on performance, as well as understanding their IEP objectives, educational purpose, methodology, and relevant NYS Prekindergarten Foundations for Common Core or NYS Common Core Learning Standards.
Requirements
- HS Diploma required.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with experience working with students with disabilities are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of Teacher, follow daily activity schedule/lesson plans and implement students’ objectives as indicated in Individual Education Plans.
- Provide direct care services to students individually and in groups as needed, including toileting, dressing and feeding in an instructional manner so as to provide basis of future independent student action.
- Participate in arrival and dismissal of students as needed.
- Participate in activities outside classroom when necessary (e.g. playground, field trips, gym etc.), supervising students by playing with them, being aware of their safety needs and teaching them skills under teacher’s direction.
- Be familiar with students’ disabling conditions and their impact on performance.
- Be familiar with students’ IEP objectives, including educational purpose and methodology, and with NYS Prekindergarten Foundations for Common Core or NYS Common Core Learning Standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
