Teacher Assistant - Whitestone Day School - QSAC Education

Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!

This position requires you to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum between the ages of 5-21 years old

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic NYS Certified Teaching 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.

The starting rate for this position is $18.00.

Must have your TA Certification level, experience and education. If you do not have a TA-Level 1 Certification, you will start the position as a Teachers Aide at $16.

00 USD hourly and you must obtain your TA-1 Certification within the first 4 months of employment. After successful completion of this certification, your rate will be adjusted to $18.00 USD Hourly.

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
• 1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred
• NYS Certification of at least Level 1 Teaching Assistant, required
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items

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

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
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $6 dollars per paycheck ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits
• We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites.

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.