The Teacher Assistant is responsible to provide assistance with classroom activities, contribute to lesson planning, provide instruction, pursue individual IEP’s, assist the team in planning activities, maintain records and charts and participate in Agency activities. Core Responsibilities • Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom; act as back-up in absence of the teacher. • Contribute to lesson planning. • Provide individual and group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher. • Implement the students’ IEP’s, lesson plans, and behavior plans. • Assist the team in planning and implementation of classroom activities. • Maintain records and charts. • Ensure that documentation is accurate and effectively communicates information. • Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the students through use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers. • Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the students cannot independently accomplish. • Keep the nursing team advised of medical and dietary concerns. • Assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, and hygiene skills necessary to reach their highest level of independence. • Must be able to complete and maintain First Aid, CPR certification and or other trainings required by OCFS and/or Agency policy. Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED • The employee must posses one of the following: • A valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or documentation verifying requirements have been met and submitted to NYSED Office of Teaching. • A valid NYS classroom teacher’s certificate. • Must Maintain Valid Level I Teacher Assistant Certification Benefits Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off. • Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision • Direct Deposit • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Retirement Plan 403(b) • Life Insurance • Voluntary Benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave) • Tuition Reimbursement • Service Awards • Employee Appreciation Events • Employee Discounts Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org To access a copy of the job description Click Here - Teacher Assistant Pre-School Level 1