Teacher Assistant-ESCS White Plains Campus

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•City of White Plains, NY

33d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
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

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