Teaching Assistant - Albany CloverPatch

Center for Disability Services • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Disability Services is seeking Teaching Assistants to join their Albany CloverPatch Preschool in Albany, NY. This role is part of a mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future, building on 80 years of providing innovative programs and vital services for individuals with disabilities in upstate New York.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• college credits preferred
• Will be required to obtain their NYS Teaching Assistant Certification within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists in instructional activities as directed by the teacher- including direct instruction of students
• May assume responsibility for class when teacher is absent/unavailable
• Follows mobility, dining and direct care protocols as directed by the teacher or therapist and as noted on individual fact sheets
• Assists with management needs of students, including performing duties related to activities of daily living, (toileting, diapering, washing, tooth brushing), dress/undress, put on/remove adaptive equipment, set up students’ learning environment
• Carries out therapeutic goals within classroom activities as directed by and in conjunction with the therapist, includes systematic lifting and positioning of students and application and removal of equipment
• Records data, monitors student responses as directed by teacher or other team professionals
• Follows behavioral plans/intervention techniques for assigned students, as directed by teacher, school psychologist, and/or behavior support staff

What This Job Offers

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