Teacher Assistant ESCS Yonkers Campus

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant provides instructional and non-instructional services to assigned groups of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age children under the general supervision of a certified special education teacher. The role supports implementation of students’ IEP and IFSP goals, classroom learning activities, student care, documentation, transportation, and a safe, organized learning environment. The assistant may serve as a substitute teacher in the absence of a classroom teacher, in accordance with New York State Education Department regulations. The position also supports the school’s mission, policies, and procedures; collaborates with classroom colleagues, therapists, and school leadership; attends required in-services; and performs additional tasks assigned by School Administration. The role is based in a well-lighted and ventilated area, may involve frequent interruptions, and may require work beyond normal hours or temporarily in other positions when necessary. Hourly rate: $27.35.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid New York State Assistant Teacher Certification 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 the New York State Department of Health 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.
Must be able to assist in evacuating children if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and apply organizational policies and procedures.
Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals according to weekly lesson plans.
Serve as a substitute teacher when a classroom teacher is absent, as permitted by New York State Education Department regulations.
Collaborate with the classroom team to design lesson-plan activities based on children’s special needs and child development.
Work with individual students or small groups on learning goals as directed by the teacher and/or related-service therapists.
Assist students with physical care and health-related activities, including therapeutic feeding, toileting, and positioning in adapted equipment.
Help maintain accurate classroom documentation, including attendance, health checks, observational records for IEP/IFSP goal tracking, and classroom housekeeping tasks.
Transport students to and from school, ensuring they are securely seated and necessary adapted equipment is in working order.
Help maintain an organized and safe learning environment; monitor classroom activities and children’s locations, anticipate and respond to individual needs, check equipment, and sanitize toys and other equipment according to policy.
Follow customer service, quality improvement, professional development, environmental, safety, infection control, confidentiality, corporate compliance, and other organizational policies and practices.
Attend mandatory in-services to support regulatory compliance and best practices when working with students and families.
Collaborate with colleagues and the leadership team to create and implement a school-wide Professional Development Plan.
Perform other tasks supporting school operations as assigned by School Administration.