TEACHING ASSISTANT – CHILDREN’S DAY PROGRAM

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY

7d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? Shifts Available: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 3 pm or 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (32.5 hours/week) About DDI: For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. The Role: Teaching Assistants in the Children’s Day Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Teaching Assistants are offered on-going training and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis. See full job description for qualifications and responsibilities.

Requirements

A Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) must complete requirements outlined by NYSED and apply for Teaching Assistant Level I certification within 6 months of employment and receive certification within 1 year.
This certification requires: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, Dignity for All Students Act, NYSATAS Exam, Fingerprint Clearance, Application for TA certification and High School diploma
Must demonstrate an interest in working with students with disabilities.
Experience working with children and or individuals with disabilities is preferable.
Must attend and pass in-services and trainings.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
A minimum of 9 college credits with one year of hire is required.
Must maintain active status of the Level I certificate once attained.
Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats)
Run after student up to 500 feet
Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet
Kneel, twist and bend
Respond to fire alarms
Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and or individuals with disabilities is preferable.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will assist the teacher in directly implementing IEP’s.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will assist in conducting basic instructional activities and in helping with the safety and supervision of students.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will participate in performance reviews/discussions.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the need of the program to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the Children’s Day Services Handbook for Staff.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will supervise the Substitute Teacher Assistant in the Teacher’s absence.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will assist in student arrival from the buses and dismissal to the buses.
The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will accompany assigned students if they leave the building for programmatic or emergency reasons.

Benefits

Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.
And More: Paid time off for school breaks and other valuable benefits!

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