Job description

REACH Academy West Harrison, NY

Teacher Aide Position ( 1to 1 and Classroom Aide)

Salary range: $22,800 to $27,655 (September to June) $20.00 - $24.27 per hour (July to August)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 2:45pm

Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm

About us

Bordering White Plains, NY, REACH Academy is a special education school that caters to day and residential students with clinically complex needs. This institution offers traditional studies alongside Community-based instruction, Life and vocational classes, and a Transition program designed to provide career development and occupational education.

Our staff are proficient in a range of techniques, including RBT, DBT and TCI.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Lively atmosphere

We are looking for a caring and dedicated individual to join REACH Academy as a Teacher's Aide.

You'll work in close proximity to our educators and you'll take on a number of tasks surrounding school activities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with special education students in a classroom and community environment, possess strong communication skills, able to track student behavior. While this is primarily a student support role, Teacher's Aides also support school events, classroom management, and collaborative projects during the school day. Additionally, our staff are proficient in a range of techniques, including RBT, DBT and TCI.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
• Demonstrates a consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
• Provide support to students during their lesson
• Performs classroom duties as assigned by the teacher
• Assists the children throughout the day as directed by the Special Education Teacher or Administrator
• Supervises assigned child at all times (with the exception of lunch break, meetings and/or training), including during busing and transitional activities.
• Shares all relevant information related to assigned child with the teachers, therapy staff and/or psychologist.
• Assist in the preparation of materials needed for lesson plans.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of classroom, equipment and supplies.
• Assist with event planning
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Be an advocate for students with disabilities

Salary Information

Salary range: $22,800 to $27,655 annually ($20.00 - $24.27 per hour) from September to June (10 month contract)

*Additional 6 Summer school employment is optional at a per diem rate

Requirements

High School or GED required

1 year special education experience preferred

RBT, TCI and/or DBT experience preferred; however, training will be provided

Required Work Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 2:45pm

Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm

Additional Information

• Training provided
• Union position
• Employee Retirement System Membership (optional)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (optional)
• 403b (optional)
• *Position does not offer health benefits at this time.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $24.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Physical Education
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Public school
• Special education school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Harrison, NY 10604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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