TEACHER ASSISTANT - UNCERTIFIED (Sea Cliff, NY)

SCO Family of Services • Sea Cliff, NY

36d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting teachers in the classroom by supervising students, maintaining classroom routines, and assisting with various activities. The Teacher Assistant will be an active member of the classroom team, contributing program suggestions and following the teacher's lead in planning and execution. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining a clean environment, modeling appropriate behavior, and implementing student-specific plans like BIPs and IEP goals. The role also involves assisting students with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), following program initiatives such as PBIS and PECS, and accompanying students on field trips and community experiences. Driving agency vehicles for outings may also be required.

Requirements

• High school Diploma
• Acceptable background clearance from NY State Central Registrar
• Valid NYS license (for driving agency vehicles)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the DD population
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supervision of students and help to maintain a consistent engaging classroom routine.
• Be an active member of the classroom team, bringing program suggestions, ideas, concerns, etc. to the teacher’s attention.
• Follow the schedules and assignments as coordinated by the teacher.
• Assist in planning activities, prepping materials, and maintaining a clean orderly classroom environment.
• Model appropriate behavior for students and demonstrate positive work ethics and attitudes.
• Follow all student-specific plans such as BIPs and management strategies and document data.
• Assist students with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) throughout the school day (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting).
• Implement IEP goal programs and document data.
• Follow program initiatives such as PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and supports) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).
• Accompany students on field trips, community experiences, and seasonal activities (i.e. Pool, playground).
• Drive agency vehicles for outings as appropriate (with valid NYS license and approval).
• Perform other duties as designated by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Benefits

• 11 weeks of paid time off, covering major school holidays and additional observances such as Jewish holidays, Lunar New Year, and Juneteenth.
• 6-week summer program (July–August), followed by 2 weeks of paid time off before the new school year starts.
• 4 Staff Development Days when students are not in attendance.
• Health benefits

What This Job Offers

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