STFN0323209-0127
2024-10-07T00:00:00
2025-06-30T00:00:00
Position: Teacher AssistantReports to: Classroom TeacherJob Term: Full-time, 10 Months (September 1 – June 30)Start Date: ImmediateSt. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn seeks a Full-Time Teacher Assistant for the ten-month school year (September - June.) The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in providing the best learning environment in developing each child’s potential through individualized instruction.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with bus duty, breakfast, and lunchPrepare materials as requested to aid in instructing the studentsAssist students with toileting, as necessaryAssist in implementing classroom routines and student managementWork with assigned student(s) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSHigh School DiplomaSign Language Proficiency, requiredNew York State Teacher Assistant Certification, required PERSONAL QUALITIESCapacity to manage multiple responsibilities and competing demandsDemonstrated ability to work in a calm and respectful mannerMaintain a positive, encouraging attitude to motivate others.Candidate must enjoy working with special needs children COMPENSATIONSt. Francis offers a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. The salary scale range for this position is $29,000 to $39,000. ABOUT THE SCHOOLFounded in 1960, St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS) is a privately owned, state supported school for Deaf students from birth through 8th grade located in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn. SFDS offers a Parent Infant Program (Ages 0-3), an Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) and a School Age Program (Grades K-8). Students attending SFDS are Deaf, Deafblind, Functionally Deaf and Deaf with Additional/Multiple Disabilities including Deaf with Autism and Deaf with Intellectual Disabilities. The school’s mission is to educate the whole child utilizing best practices through a multimodal – multilingual communication approach in an inclusive, barrier-free environment so that each student develops academically, linguistically, physically, socially and emotionally. We focus on students’ strengths and support them achieving their goals as independent readers, writers and communicators.For more information about St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, visit us online at www.sfdesales.org. In addition to applying on OLASAPPLYING FOR THE POSITIONTo apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and salary expectations to:Human ResourcesSt. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn260 Eastern ParkwayBrooklyn, NY 11225Careers@sfdesales.org The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYSt. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Teaching Assistant
St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf
New York City
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