LASN0268012-0127
2023-05-22T00:00:00
2023-06-30T00:00:00
The LaSalle School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Full-Time Exempt, 35hrs per week, 10-month/School Calendar). This position will report to the Director of Educational Services.Position Overview:The Teaching Assistant (TA) is to assist with student achievement and successful engagement in all aspects of their Educational Program. Support provided could be in the classroom, or in other areas of their school day program, as assigned. The TA interventions are to be consistent with the strategies identified in the student’s IEP and Individual Crisis Management Plan (ICMP). While primary instruction rests with the teacher, the TA will support student’s ability to engage in the learning process and display behaviors which foster success. Since non-classroom issues may negatively impact a student’s ability to learn, the TA may be assigned to provide support outside of the classroom or beyond the traditional school day.Job Responsibilities (only illustrative and not all inclusive):TA will fulfill the responsibilities of the daily assignment.TA will be familiar with IEP’s, behavior plan, and treatment goals of each assigned student.TA will follow all guidelines and procedures in place.TA will work closely with Educational Services Team, Day Services Team and Residential Services Teams to assure TA supports provided to the student are consistent with overall strategies in place.TA will complete assigned documentation in a timely and professional manner.TA will display behaviors which provide positive role modeling. TA will attend all required trainings, meetings, and agency events.TA will maintain NYS certification requirements, and continue to engage in professional development activities, to assure familiarity with best practices and effective strategies as a TA.Minimum Qualifications (Experience & Education):Qualifications - Required:High School DiplomaNYS Teacher Assistant Certification Level ICommitment to support the agency's LaSallaen Mission and ValuesMission: Through a dedicated and capable community of staff and associates, inspired by the faith and vision of Saint John Baptist de LaSalle, LaSalle School provides therapeutic, educational and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need.At LaSalle School, we are committed to working with youth who are at jeopardy as a result of serious concerns for safety, well-being, and permanency. For more than a century and a half, we have looked into the eyes of children to assure them they will be well cared for and their needs will be met regardless of the circumstances that brought us into their lives. Within the therapeutic relationships we strive to create, lasting change is possible because children and their families experience stability, build upon their strengths, and find reasons to be confident and optimistic about their futures. Qualifications - Preferred:Associate's degree or higherTeaching Assistant Level II or higherAbout the Agency:The LaSalle School is a highly regarded, and nationally accredited provider of therapeutic, educational and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need. With over a third of our staff employed 10 + years with the agency, many of our employees find this work to be extremely fulfilling and choose to make this a lifelong career. Here at LaSalle, we take pride in our people who share our commitment to the core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. LaSalle School offers competitive compensation and benefits, excellent learning, and development opportunities.Benefits:Paid Time Off:13 paid holidays a year, 3 personal days, 10 sick days per year and other leave time available dependent on the circumstances.Benefits & Perks:Health/Medical Insurance - Single (LaSalle covers 100% of cost) / 2-person/family (LaSalle covers 50% of coverage)Dental Insurance - Single (LaSalle covers 100% of cost) / 2-person/family (LaSalle covers 50% of cost)Life Insurance - LaSalle covers 100% of cost at $50,000. Additional coverage can be purchased by employee at cost to employee.Flexible Spending and Cafeteria Plans - Employee covers 100% of costVision Insurance - Employee covers 100% of costShort Term Disability - Employee covers 100% of costCancer Care and Accident Care plans - Employee covers 100% of costRetirement: LaSalle covers 100% of contribution to Pension, 403b option available to staff - 100% contribution is employee responsibilityTuition Reimbursement/Educational Loan Assistance ProgramFederal Loan Forgiveness Programs - As a non-profit organization, LaSalle School qualifies as an organization to help college debt forgiven over the course of a set number of years--federal requirements must be meet by employee.During the first three to six months of employment, LaSalle will ensure that you have the necessary training, which is 100% covered by LaSalle; to be successful in the new position.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)In partnership with the College of St. Rose; use of Health Center: Pool, Gym, Fitness/Workout Room(s) and The Neil Hellman Library at no charge. Conveniently each are directly across the street from the organization.Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner in the cafeteria at no cost to the employee during your shift/breaks at LaSalle.
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