UCPN0239126-0127
2022-08-08T00:00:00
2022-12-31T00:00:00
At Upstate Cerebral Palsy, we provide innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices...one person at a time, through everyday miracles. We are looking to hire compassionate, professional, and versatile employees. Our ideal candidate would have the ability to work independently, think quickly, and problem solve. Benefits:Medical, Dental and VisonFlexible Spending Account (FSA)403B: Dollar for dollar retirement matchSTD, LTD, Life and AD&DEmployee Discounts: Local and National Employee Assistant Program (EAP)Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Leave)Upstate Cerebral Palsy’s Tradewinds Education Program is seeking teacher assistants for our classrooms.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Aid in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with IEP goals and plans, act as back-up in absence of the teacher.Contribute to lesson planning.Provide individual and group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.Implement the students’ IEP’s, lesson plans, and behavior plans.Assist the team in planning and implementation of classroom activities.Maintain records and charts.Participate in activities as part of the classroom team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.Ensure that documentation is accurate and effectively communicates information.Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals’ we support through use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the people we support cannot independently accomplish.Keep the nursing team advised of medical and dietary concerns. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GEDThe employee must posses one of the following:A valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or documentation verifying that all requirements have been met and submitted to NYSED Office of Teaching.A valid NYS classroom teacher’s certificateMust Maintain Valid Level I Teacher Assistant CertificationTravel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
Teaching Assistant
Upstate Caring Partners
Mohawk Valley
Annual wage
Fixed