Certified Teachers Assistant - New York, United States - ADAPT Community Network

ADAPT Community Network

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New York, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose.

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.

At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support.

With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.

Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a licensed or certified Teacher, is responsible for providing instructional services to children in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Certified Teacher Assistant will include, but are not limited to the following:

Provides physical and programmatic aid to children assigned.
Aids in program plans and preparations.
Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.
Provides Teacher with information about children that will assist in development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
Assists children with use of available instructional resources and assists Teacher with development of instructional materials.
Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e. collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
Participates in case conferences as needed.
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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED
Six months of related experience is preferred
Attended workshops on Child Abuse Identification and School Violence Intervention & Prevention
Teacher Assistant Certification required as a Level I, II or III.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION