Teacher Assistant

Teacher's Assistant Needed

A well known and respected non-profit, is looking for TA's for their location in Queens. You must be at least a Level 1 Certified TA by the Board of Education to apply.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Level 1 Certified TA or higher
• 6 months experience as a TA is preferred
• Must be fingerprinted, or willing to be fingerprinted, by the Board of Education. Fingerprint costs to be paid by candidate.
• Must be registered on the TEACH website
• Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses
• Pre-employment Physical Exam (within one year), with documentation of:
• PPD
• MMR proof of immunization
• TDAP
• Varicella
• $25 money order to cover SCR background check. Money order to be paid by candidate

Summary:

Under general supervision of a Teacher, is responsible for assisting him/her in the conduct of classes and activities and provides personal care to the children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to children where assigned.
• Aids in program plans and preparations.
• Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.
• Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e. collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
• Participates in case conferences as needed.
• Ensures that services are rendered to children with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides necessary program support/coverage.
• Ensures that all data collection and progress notes are completed according to division time frames and they accurately reflect functioning and program standards.
• Follows established classroom activity schedules.
• Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
• Implements universal precautions at all times.
• Assists with toileting and feeding of children as needed.
• Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.
• Participates in activities outside of activity room when necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym.
• Enters swimming pool and participates fully in all pool activities with children as required.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Participates in in-service training programs within department.
• Assists with transporting children between buses and building as requested.