At Upstate Cerebral Palsy, we provide innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices...one person at a time, through everyday miracles. We are looking to hire compassionate, professional, and versatile staff to support a variety of individuals who experience disabilities. Our ideal candidate would have the ability to work independently, think quickly, and problem solve.

The Teacher Assistant is responsible to aid with classroom activities, contribute to lesson planning, provide instruction, pursue individual IEP’s, provide daily ADL care, assist the team in planning activities, maintain accurate & timely records and charts and participate in Agency activities.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vison

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403B: Dollar for dollar retirement match

STD, LTD, Life and AD&D

Employee Discounts: Local and National

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Leave)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Aid in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with IEP goals and plans, 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.
• Participate in activities as part of the classroom team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.
• Ensure that documentation is accurate and effectively communicates information.
• Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals’ we support 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 people we support cannot independently accomplish.
• Keep the nursing team advised of medical and dietary concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• The employee must posses one of the following:
• A valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or documentation verifying that all 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
• Travel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

Education

• High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver License
• Teacher Assistant L1