Teacher Aide - ESCS Yonk Campus

Elizabeth Seton Children’s • Yonkers, NY

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About The Position

The Teacher Aide performs non-instructional classroom duties assigned by the principal under the general supervision of a certified special education teacher. The role supports a safe, organized learning environment for children with special needs and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

The aide helps prepare and maintain classroom materials and equipment, supports students with physical care and health-related activities, contributes to lesson planning with the classroom team, maintains classroom documentation, and transports students to and from school. The position requires awareness of classroom activities and students’ locations, responsiveness to individual needs as directed by the teacher, and assistance with other school operations as assigned by School Administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children with special needs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must meet or exceed health standards and requirements established by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the school’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform tasks that may involve exposure to children’s blood or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and apply organizational policies and procedures.
• Help the teacher and classroom staff maintain a safe, organized learning environment; keep materials and equipment clean and in working order, and prepare materials for activities according to the daily lesson plan.
• Assist students with physical care and health-related activities, including therapeutic feeding, toileting, and positioning in adapted equipment.
• Collaborate with the classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development.
• Help the teacher maintain accurate classroom documentation, including student attendance and health checks and daily classroom housekeeping checklists, according to Coleman policy.
• Transport students to and from school, ensuring they are securely seated and necessary adapted equipment is in working order.
• Remain aware of classroom activities and students’ locations, and anticipate and respond to individual needs as directed by the teacher.
• Perform other tasks supporting school operations as assigned by School Administration.
• Assist in evacuating children if necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED