Teacher Assistant, Wildwood School

Job DetailsJob Location: Schenectady, NY 12303Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.70 - $31.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayTeaching Assistant - Wildwood School Salary range $20.70/hr- $31.50/hr plus an Elite Benefit package We pay for experience , Please submit an up to date resume so we can pay you for yours! The schedule for this position is a 10 month school year plus a 6 week Summer Program       Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Driver's License     Certifications: NYS Teaching Assistant Certification OR eligible to complete the requirements for and maintain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification. Who We Are: Wildwood School provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible. Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests. Who We Are Looking For:   A Special Education Teacher Assistant, who embraces our mission of “strengthening the well-being of people with disabilities and their families through innovative supports.”    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists students, individually or in groups, with specialized instructional programs prepared by the teacher to present or reinforce learning concepts. Assists teachers in the development and use of available instructional resources, materials and equipment appropriate to planned learning programs for students. Assists with the monitoring of students' activities in the halls and cafeteria, on the playground and during arrival and dismissal periods.  Attends to the physical needs of students such a helping with clothing or attending to personal hygiene and toilet habits as needed. Learns and uses behavior management strategies to increase students' participation in the educational program. Assists teachers with clerical tasks such as attendance taking and reporting, lunch money and other collections, and organizing materials, equipment and furniture for day-to-day class work.   QualificationsAdditional Requirements: A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Must have daily access to your own vehicle and drive our students when the program requires it. Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes de-escalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.