Teacher's Asst

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Full Time Full Time Yonkers, NY, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $19.06 To $26.32 Hourly

The Teaching Assistant is responsible to carry out program plans to maintain a safe and therapeutic living environment for all children in care at Andrus during the school day. With the direction and support of the school administration, the Teaching Assistant provides close supervision, instruction, counseling, and support to the children in the residence where assigned. Teaching Assistant ensures that the basic needs of children are met, and that the program space is maintained in a safe, orderly and clean condition.

The Teaching Assistant is to be assigned by the Assistant Principal/School Business Manager to a classroom in the school. He/she will assist students with transitions, intervene when there are conflicts between students and maintain a presence with the class at all times. They will enter the classrooms when appropriate (to be determined by classroom teacher and school administration) to assist in classroom instruction, discipline and maintain an orderly environment.

The teaching assistant will be assigned by the school administration to the appropriate posts according to the needs of the school. The Classroom Teacher will supervise the Teaching Assistant during day-to-day operations.

• Hours – 8:00 AM-3:45 PM, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Wednesday: 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM

• Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy.
  • Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy.
  • Demonstrates & models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers.
  • Honors Sanctuary Commitments and uses Sanctuary Tools in all day to day activities
• Safely manages all aspects of job responsibilities.
  • Knows and complies with agency standards regarding therapeutic crisis intervention and restraint.
  • Provides children with level appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Maintains a safe & hazard–free work area. Effectively monitors facilities & equipment for cleanliness and hazards. Raises concerns when appropriate.
  • Provides instruction to students under the supervision of a certified teacher
• Adheres to school programming plan and routines.
• Provides guidance and assistance needed to help children maintain their clothing, personal hygiene and personal possessions in a neat, clean, and orderly way.
• Manages treatment issues effectively
  • Remains positively engaged with children at all times, throughout the work day.
  • Avoids power struggles with children and provides continuous support and encouragement.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the child’s issues and the role the 1:1 school aide plays in the child’s treatment plan
• Works effectively with others on the team.
  • Is flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.
  • Seeks and accepts help and direction from full time staff.
  • Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates follow through on plans.
• Completes all paperwork requirements clearly, accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Completes critical incident reports as appropriate
  • Completes facility work requests as necessary
• Actively participates in training opportunities and supervisory discussions when scheduled and needed.
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments

• High School Diploma and at least six college credits
• Certified as a…