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Overview
Now hiring full-time 32 hour/week Teaching Assistant to work with preschool children in special education intergated classroom program located at the Cortland location preschool. Should have your teaching assistant certification or working towards it. Flexibility , openess and a love of children a must.
Racker offers a competitive rate and school program calendar. Our competitive benefits include health insurance, and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full time staff hours weekly.
Pay Rate $17.25.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
§Provide support for the individual children in the assigned classroom as well as for the general needs of the classroom, with the supervision and leadership of the classroom teacher.
Provide direct care support to children i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing lifting and positioning
Assist teacher with the program planning and implementation of IEP’s, for the classroom as a whole and/or for an individual child
Review IEP and relevant information concerning the children in the program with the classroom teacher in order to support the implementation of the instructional and social-emotional development of the children
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team to provide continued support for carry over skill development
Accept feedback/guidance from the classroom teacher and site director
Function effectively as a member of the team through collaboration, utilizing a positive and professional approach
Participate in all appropriate meetings and provide input on classroom children, in addition attend weekly team meetings
Complete personal and program record keeping as assigned
Collect student data as needed
Communicate professionally with families per directions of the classroom teacher
Carry out necessary tasks for keeping the classroom running smoothly in the absence of the special education teacher
Contribute to a positive work and learning environment through professional courteous and confidential behavior
Attend training required by program regulations, including OCFS regulations, and as directed by supervisor
Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Teaching Assistant Certification or in process of obtaining certification
Experience working in a special education and leading a classroom preferred, but not required.
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Job LocationsUS-NY-Cortland
Category Early Childhood
Total Hours 32