Special Education Substitute Teaching Assistant- Esther Ashkenas ELC

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Currently seeking a Substitute Teaching Assistant for Esther Ashkenas ELC.

Address: 450 W 56th St New York, NY 10019

Role Description:

• Part Time | Monday-Friday (as needed)
• Hours (range): 8:30AM-2:00PM or 8:30AM-2:30PM
• Under the direction of Teacher, follow daily activity schedule/lesson plans and implement students’ objectives as indicated in Individual Education Plans.
• Provide direct care services to students individually and in groups as needed, including toileting, dressing and feeding in an instructional manner so as to provide basis of future independent student action.
• Participate in arrival and dismissal of students as needed.
• Participate in activities outside classroom when necessary (e.g. playground, field trips, gym etc.), supervising students by playing with them, being aware of their safety needs and teaching them skills under teacher’s direction.
• Be familiar with students’ disabling conditions and their impact on performance. Be familiar with students’ IEP objectives, including educational purpose and methodology, and with NYS Prekindergarten Foundations for Common Core or NYS Common Core Learning Standards.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Pay: $18.00/hr

• Candidates with experience working with students with disabilities are preferred.
• HS Diploma required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.