TEACHERS AIDE

UCP OF LONG ISLAND • Town of Smithtown, NY

6d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teachers Aide assists the classroom teacher with developing, organizing, implementing, and carrying out daily instructional activities. The aide supports students with disabilities ages 2–21, helps maintain a nurturing and orderly learning environment, and may be assigned to work as a 1:1 aide. The role involves frequent lifting and moving of students, including transfers from wheelchairs, and may require intervention in emergencies. The aide works under the direction of the classroom teacher and may also receive assignments from the Director of Educational Services/Principal or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to students and school employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions using common-sense understanding and to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or groups of students on curriculum implementation as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Help implement strategies suggested by clinicians and the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in developing individual education plans and review each student's plan with the teacher.
• Collect and maintain data on student goals and other important observations.
• Follow the teacher's daily routine, including student basic care, maintaining order and cleanliness, and implementing educational strategies and methodologies.
• Provide input about student progress and specific concerns or problems.
• Follow universal precautions and proper infection-control techniques.
• Assist the teacher in developing objectives to meet students' needs.
• Assist with oral and written communication.
• Consult with the teacher about daily plans and help prepare activities, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in appropriate educational and agency in-service programs and follow agency and school policies and procedures.
• Attend team meetings when required.
• Escort students throughout the school, including to and from buses and classrooms.
• Participate in planning student- and school-centered activities.
• Help create and maintain a nurturing learning environment and assist with maintenance and hygiene routines.
• Maintain student confidentiality and use discretion when discussing student-related matters.
• Assist with learning activities and follow behavior-management routines established by the classroom teacher and school psychologist.
• Perform all responsibilities professionally and carry out other classroom duties assigned by the teacher.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Educational Services/Principal or designee.

What This Job Offers

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