Teaching Assistant

The League Education and Treatment Center is seeking teacher assistants to provide support and reinforce classroom objectives for effective student learning; and help maintain a positive learning environment ensuring students’ success in school.JFTN Preschool – Birth to Age 5The League School – Grades 1 – 12 (Ages 5 – 21)Provides support to the instructional program assigned with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students.Provides direct instruction under teacher's guidance to support IEP goal attainment.Supports and implements instructions for students’ behavior plans.Facilitate social-emotional and communication development and implement behavior plans.Observes and document students’ progress.Assists supervising teachers and provide special care needs to studentsAdapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.Participates in program planning and interdisciplinary team meetingsMonitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (classroom, restroom, hallway, mealtime, busing, field trips, kitchen, playground, etc.)Performs clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting the teacher getting instructional materials ready.Performs additional duties as assigned to support the ongoing development of the student, classroom, or school environment.Education:Must have high school diplomaNYS Teaching Assistant certification Level I preferredSkills and/or Experience Required:Prior experience working with youth, preferably special needs population or a similar combination of work and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail and highly organized.