Looking for Teaching Assistant NEC in Newark, NY
Job title: Teaching Assistant NEC
Company: RecruitFront
Job description: Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.
Competitive salary per contract, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher and complete related work as required. The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students? needs and/or program, including but not limited to:
- Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
- Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
- Implement specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
- Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.
- Assist students with daily living skills (dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.), as applicable
- Assist with maintaining record keeping.
- Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.