Teaching Assistant - Glenville

Center For Disability Services • Glenville, NY

207d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. We are searching for a Teaching Assistant to join our team for our Cloverpatch Preschool program in Glenville. The Clover Patch Preschool provides educational services to children ages 3 to 5 years old in a self-contained and integrated preschool classrooms in Albany and Glenville. Our special education teachers use technology, mobility equipment and innovative techniques to teach students academics and life skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; college credits preferred.
• Will be required to obtain their NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student’s needs as outlined on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Prepare classroom materials.
• Provide direct instruction of students.
• Perform custodial care of students and classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees