Teacher Aide Floater-ESCS White Plains Campus

Responsibilities :

Purpose of Your Position

Perform non-instructional classroom duties as assigned by the principal under the general supervision of certified special education teacher.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.

Assist assigned teacher and classroom staff in maintaining a safe and organized learning environment (keep materials and equipment clean and in working order, set-up materials and have them available for use by students and staff during activities according to the daily lesson plan

Assist students in physical care tasks and health related activities including therapeutic feeding, toileting and positioning in adapted equipment

Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development

Assist teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, classroom housekeeping daily checklists, etc.

according to Coleman policy

Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order

Be aware of classroom activities and location of students at all times; anticipate and respond to individual needs as directed by the teacher

Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices;

confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families

Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration

Qualifications :

Education Requirements :

High School Diploma Required

Experience :

Experience with children with special needs

Employee Requirements :

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently

Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies

Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this School which includes a medical and physical examination

Must be able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood / body fluids

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children, if necessary

Working Conditions :

Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area

Will be subject to frequent interruptions

May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Hourly Rate : $19.63 / Hr.

$19.63 / Hr.