We are hiring in Carmel, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Project Soar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.

　　Salary Range: $17-20/hr

　　Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers- http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/.

　　Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

　　Position Summary:

　　Easterseals NY- Project Soar is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program serving students with special needs.

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

　　Assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students.

　　Supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities.

　　Attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.

　　Order supplies for the classroom under teacher's supervision.

　　Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gesture, and acts.

　　Perform residential responsibilities as required for days when there is no school.

　　Supervise teaching assistants in the educational and residential settings.

　　Maintain strong knowledge of individual student educational plans.

　　Design classroom programs under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher and Coordinator of Education.

　　Develop behavioral plans and incentive programs for students.

　　Ensure the daily completion of the time-out log.

　　Provide lesson plans in written form for the classroom.

　　Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.

　　Develop and implement recreational activities in the community.

　　Develop and supervise work sites for students in the community.

　　Non-Essential:

　　Perform additional duties as requested.

　　The preceding essential and non-essential responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the Agency mission.

　　Requirements

　　Experience and Education:

　　High School education or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

　　Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.

　　Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

　　Background Checks: State criminal record, DOI, DOJ, SCR, SEL

　　QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer