Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional - Preschool

Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional - Preschool Saint Dominic's Family Services - 2.7 Blauvelt, NY Job Details Full-time $18.15 - $21.52 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Crisis intervention Spanish English High school diploma or GED Cleaning Full Job Description This position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary:

The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the academic and behavioral objectives set forth in the child's IEP by providing direct instructional services to students and performing non-teaching support duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assume primary responsibility for the class in the absence of the teacher. If bilingual, works with Spanish dominant children creating an "alternative placement" for children who need a bilingual placement. Calls parents when language is an issue. Work with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects or assignments. Collect and prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher. Assist with crisis intervention and classroom supervision. Assist teacher in the development of instructional behavioral objectives for IEPs. Assist teacher with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance Toilet train children, change diapers, wash children's clothes and clean children as necessary. Provides physical "hands-on" intervention when necessary Performs other duties as needed Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Level I or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certification Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred Experience working with preschoolers preferred. Complete the mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse and maltreatment identification, reporting, and prevention as well as the requirements of applicable statutes and regulations Complete mandatory CTLE requirements as per certification held

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.15 - $21.52 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person