Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Teacher's Assistant Needed-Queens Location

A well known and respected non-profit, is looking for TA's for their location in Queens. You must be at least a Level 1 Certified TA by the Board of Education to apply.

• High school diploma or GED

• Level 1 Certified TA or higher

• Bilingual Spanish required

• 6 months experience as a TA is preferred

• Must be fingerprinted, or willing to be fingerprinted, by the Board of Education. Fingerprint costs to be paid by candidate.

• Must be registered on the TEACH website

• Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses

• Pre-employment Physical Exam (within one year), with documentation of:

• PPD

• MMR proof of immunization

• TDAP

• Varicella

• $25 money order to cover SCR background check. Money order to be paid by candidate

SUMMARY
Under general supervision of a Teacher, is responsible for assisting him/her in the conduct of classes and activities and provides personal care to the children.

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to children where assigned.

• Aids in program plans and preparations.

• Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.

• Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e. collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.

• Participates in case conferences as needed.

• Ensures that services are rendered to children with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

• Provides necessary program support/coverage.

• Ensures that all data collection and progress notes are completed according to division time frames and they accurately reflect functioning and program standards.

• Follows established classroom activity schedules.

• Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.

• Implements universal precautions at all times.

• Assists with toileting and feeding of children as needed.

• Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.

• Participates in activities outside of activity room when necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym.

• Enters swimming pool and participates fully in all pool activities with children as required.

• Attends required staff meetings.

• Participates in in-service training programs within department.

• Assists with transporting children between buses and building as requested.

For further information and to apply, please contact:
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
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