Teaching Assistant

## Teaching AssistantApplylocations: Albany, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102884### **Where people get better at life!**Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.*The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.* *For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.*We are searching for **Teaching Assistants**to join our agency.## ***We are currently offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus\* for Teaching Assistants joining our team!***## ## **Responsibilities:*** Assist the teacher with activities designed to address student’s needs as outlined on their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).* Duties may include preparing classroom materials, direct instruction of students, and custodial care of students.## **Requirements:*** High School Diploma/GED required; college credits preferred.* Will be required to obtain their NYS Teaching Assistant Certification* Must be at least 18 years of age.* Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds*At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.* **Compensation Range:**$19.39 - $22.80### About UsFor over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. #J-18808-Ljbffr