Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Special Education Teacher Assistant to provide educational support for our students with disabilities at our Rochester, NY school. This teaching position with our school earns a competitive wage.

In addition to competitive pay of $20/hr and our optimistic culture, we offer our Special Education Teacher Assistants amazing benefits.

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why of this human services team, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time position in human services works the day shift during school hours.

As a Special Education Teacher Assistant with our human services nonprofit, you are responsible for supporting students with autism and other developmental disabilities to increase social and emotional skills, communication, and functional academic skills development. Working under the supervision of the classroom teacher, you assist with all educational programming as well as tend to the physical and emotional needs of students. You present segments of lessons and assist the teacher with training other assistants. At times, you also help develop other instructional materials.

Additionally, you compassionately support students who have behavioral issues, which may include physical aggression and verbal assault or inappropriate sexual comments, gestures, and acts. You strive to maintain a strong working knowledge of individual behavioral and educational plans as well as take advantage of a school-wide system of behavioral support. As needed, you complete behavioral documents daily and assist with documenting lesson plans in written form.

You also help organize and oversee extracurricular activities as well as develop and implement vocational, educational, and recreational activities in the community. Throughout the day, you ensure the learning environment is kept safe and clean for students. Having a job that uses your strong teaching skills and passion for education is why you look forward to your job with our school each day!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

• Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attentive - highly organized and attentive to detail
• Discrete - can handle confidential information with discretion
• Team player - works well in a collaborative environment
• Efficient - can effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this teaching position with our human services team!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

• Associate degree
• Current and valid NYSED certification as a teacher assistant
• 1+ years of experience working with children with disabilities
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Covid-19 vaccination

A bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for experience. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our teaching team as a Special Education Teacher Assistant!

Location: 14617