Teaching Assistant Certified EDU School

Springbrook•Oneonta, NY

About The Position

This position provides instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher. The role involves providing instructional support and intensive behavioral assistance to students diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including autism. Responsibilities include a variety of support activities related to behavior management, classroom instruction, and classroom management, as well as implementing learning and behavioral support plans. The position also involves clerical support duties, assisting the teacher, and demonstrating an understanding of behaviorally based instructional practices. Attendance at meetings is required, and the assistant will teach individual or small group lessons under the teacher's direction, prepare classroom provisions and learning materials, and supervise students in all environments. Additionally, the role involves assisting the teacher with their team role related to direct support professionals and supporting the team with positive communication strategies.

Requirements

New York State Teacher Assistant Certification required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working with persons diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Applicant should be highly organized and able to work collaboratively.
Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
Be able to perform all physical interventions.
Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Special Education or another related field preferred.
Associates’ degree or higher required for those working in Golisano.
May be required, if applicable, to know or learn ABA.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support and intensive behavioral assistance to students diagnosed with developmental disabilities including autism.
Perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management, classroom instruction, and classroom management.
Implement learning plans and behavioral support plans.
Perform a variety of clerical support duties related to maintenance of documentation requirements.
Assist teacher and perform duties as assigned.
Demonstrate an understanding of behaviorally based instructional practices, given support.
Attend meetings, as required.
Under the teacher’s direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.
Under the teacher’s direction, secure classroom provisions and/or make appropriate learning materials.
Supervise students throughout the day, in all environments.
Assist teacher in relation to his/her team role related to direct support professionals.
Support team with positive communication strategies.
All other duties as assigned.