TEACHER ASSISTANT
- Provide instruction and instructional support to students, under the direction of the Teacher
- Independently carry out assigned individualized educational and therapeutic programs both inside and outside the classroom (therapeutic pool program, specially designed physical education, etc.)
- Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for students
- Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills
- Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, safe and healthy educational environment, addressing students’ health, medical and safety needs
- Interact with students in an age-appropriate manner, respecting their privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Assist the Teacher in ensuring that all classroom staff respectfully interact with students, staff and visitors
- Participate in creating and maintaining a positive work environment
- Effectively and appropriately interact and communicate with classroom and professional team members
- Maintain an effective level of interaction with students during transition
- Assist the Teacher in ensuring that classroom staff are actively engaged in an appropriate level of interaction with the students throughout the day
- Handle and utilize student equipment appropriately and independently, understanding the purpose and function of the equipment
- Ensure the maintenance and care of classroom, equipment and materials
- Assist in the design and development of classroom projects and instructional materials and materials including daily preparations
- Ensure the Teacher is aware of detailed, relevant information and observations concerning the students' needs, behavior, academic performance and overall running of the classroom
- Provide the Teacher with information about students that will assist the Teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences
- Implement and direct classroom programs/activities with individual, small and large groups of students
- In the absence of the Teacher, support the Substitute Teacher to ensure effective classroom programming (implementation of programs, direction of classroom staff, decisions regarding staff assignments, complete daily/weekly records, etc.)
- Participate in the training and direction of Paraprofessionals, Substitute Aides and Classroom Volunteers
- Communicate appropriately with parents and caregivers
- Carry out any other classroom related activities
- Provide behavioral support for students, implementing agency approved emergency physical interventions.
- All other duties as assigned
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- NYS Teacher Assistant Certification or working towards the certification and have passed the NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Test (NYSATAS)
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
- 1+ years of experience working with youth in an educational or residential program
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