RESPONSIBILITIES

: Provide instruction to individual and small groups of students. Assist students in the use of instructional materials and aids. Assist students with activities of personal care/hygiene/toileting as applicable. Utilize personal skills to assist in the instructional program as directed by the teacher. Provide the teacher with information about the students that will assist in the development of appropriate learning activities. Implementation of behavior modification and other data collection. Participate in professional development activities as directed by administration.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

: All costs associated with these employment requirements are the responsibility of the employee: Fingerprint clearance from the NY State Department of Education (NYSED) Drug Screening Physical Examination Patchogue-Medford Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Must hold a valid NYS Level I, II, or III Teaching Assistant Certification or NYS Teacher Certification

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

: Evidence of successful experience working with children with disabilities Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply