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Tiegerman School

Teacher Assistant- Special Education

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,041 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Teacher Assistants are responsible for assisting the Teacher and students in the classroom. Teacher Assistants report directly to classroom Teachers. Teacher Assistant is a non-exempt position. NYSED Teacher Assistant certification is required.
Responsibilities:
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to plan daily goals Prepare lesson materials and displays for all of the students. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods. Assist all of the children individually or in small groups in order to help them in achieving all of their goals for the completion of assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Watch over the students and accompany them to classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, bathrooms, and gymnasiums. Distribute classroom materials to all students. Supervise students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to ensure the safety of the students. Arrange and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development while allowing the students to enjoy their recreational activities. Take class attendance several times a day to ensure that all students are in the appropriate area and supervised at all times Complete 30 training hours in accordance with the NYS Office of Children & Family Services Obtain Medication Administration Training (MAT) and First Aid/CPR certification. Must renew certifications prior to expiration date. Conduct a health check on each child upon arrival. Prepare students' lunches if necessary Tiegerman is an
EEO & AA
employer.
Pay:
From $35,490.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person