Teacher's Aide - Whitestone Day School - QSAC Education

QSAC Careers•Whitestone, NY

5d•$17 - $21

About The Position

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills Job Summary QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic Teacher's Aide, who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising teacher. Teaching Assistants support students’ recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication, leisure and motor skills through the use of behavior analytic teaching procedures. Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
Must be able to communicate effectively with others and individuals served

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Guiding and assisting students in various instruction settings and class routines
Collecting data documenting student performance
Under teacher direction, implementing student's Individual Education Plans (IEP)s and Behavior Intervention plans (when applicable)

Benefits

QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement.
You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
Competitive salary
Opportunities for career advancement
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $6 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Start with 20+ days annually
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
Opportunities for career advancement
Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits
Employee costs listed are based on individual coverage
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.