Certified Teacher's Assistant TA-Level 1, 2 or 3 - Bronx , Douglaston, and Whitestone Schools - QSAC

Job Description

Job Description

The salary for this position is as follows:

Day School - 5- 21 years old

Certified Level 1 Teacher Assistant = $21.00

Certified Level 2 Teacher Assistant = $22.00

Certified Level 3 Teacher Assistant = $24.00

Preschool - 2-4 years old

Certified Level 1 Teacher Assistant = $21.00

Certified Level 2 Teacher Assistant = $22.00

Certified Level 3 Teacher Assistant = $24.00

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services.  QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic Certified Teacher's Assistants, who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising teacher. Teaching Assistants support students’ recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication, leisure and motor skills through the use of behavior analytic teaching procedures.  

Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Guiding and assisting students in various instruction settings and class routines
• Collecting data documenting student performance
• Under teacher direction, implementing student's Individual Education Plans (IEP)s and Behavior Intervention plans (when applicable)

Work Experience and Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• 3 letters of recommendation required upon hire for preschool candidates
• 1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others and individuals served

Benefits

QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture. 

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff) 
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits

*Employee costs listed are based on individual coverage

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.    

To quick apply:  please send resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com