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SUBSTITUTE: TEACHING ASSISTANT: SPE, CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Greater Southern Tier BOCES

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Elmira, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)Valid NYS Teaching Assistant CertificationLevel 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate

Job overview

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is hiring a SUBSTITUTE: TEACHING ASSISTANT: SPE, CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. The Substitute Teaching Assistant for Special Education supports students with behavioral management needs and/or physical disabilities. This role involves assisting with instruction, implementing lesson plans, and demonstrating knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans. The assistant must be physically capable of meeting students' academic, emotional, and physical needs, including heavy lifting and physical interventions. Collaboration with staff and maintaining a safe learning environment are also key responsibilities.

Key focus areas include Assist with the instruction of students, Instruct unit plans/lesson plans provided by the teacher, and Take the role of the teacher in his/her absence.

Successful candidates bring Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. Important skills include Behavioral Management, Physical Interventions, Escorting, Behavior Management Plans, Instruction Of Students, and Instruct Unit Plans/Lesson Plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral ManagementPhysical InterventionsEscortingBehavior Management PlansInstruction of StudentsInstruct Unit Plans/Lesson PlansFunctional Behavior AssessmentsBehavioral Intervention PlansDecision MakingTake Role of TeacherTeam PlayerPromote Positive and Cooperative Working RelationshipsState and Federal Special Education RegulationsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInstruction Following New York State Common Core Learning StandardsRecord Anecdotal Records and Data on Student Behavior and AcademicsCollaborate With StaffProvide Safe, Positive and Caring Learning EnvironmentNYS Graduation and CDOS RequirementsFeedingAssisting With ToiletingDiaperingPhysical RestraintsWalking With StudentsGetting Into Swimming Pool With Students

Qualifications

Heavy Lifting (50 Pounds or More)Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)Physically Able to Meet Academic, Emotional and Physical Needs of StudentsValid NYS Teaching Assistant CertificationLevel 1 Teaching Assistant CertificateExperience Working With Students With Special Needs

Full job description

Applications are continuously being accepted for this position

and may be used to fill vacancies which may occur within GST BOCES Region

Hours per day vary by location

Students have behavioral management needs and/or physical disabilities. The teaching assistant must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom which may consist of the following:

  • Heavy lifting (50 pounds or more)

  • Physical interventions.

  • Escorting

  • Behavior management

  • Plans

  • Getting up and down from the floor

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is required for all Special Education teaching assistant positions.

  • Exemplifies the GST BOCES values of service; leadership; collaboration; and integrity.

  • Assists with the instruction of students.

  • Possesses the stills and demonstrate the ability to instruct the unit plans/lesson plans provided by the teacher in the classroom.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans. (writing and implementing).

  • Possesses the overall ability to make good decisions.

  • Has the ability to take the role of the teacher in his/her absence.

  • Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and promote positive and cooperative working relationships.

  • Possesses knowledge of State and Federal Special Education regulations.

  • Possesses good problem-solving and communication skills.

  • Able to provide instruction following the New York State Common Core Learning Standards.

  • Keeps and recordsanecdotal records and data on student behavior and academics.

  • Collaborates with all staff involved in the education of the students.

  • Possesses the ability to provide a safe, positive and caring learning environment for all students.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of NYS graduation and CDOS requirements.

  • Carries out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate

  • Experience working with students with special needs preferred.

  • TCI is required for all Special Education teaching assistant positions.

  • The teaching assistant must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom which may consist of the following:

  • Heavy lifting (50 pounds or more), feeding, assisting with toileting, diapering, physical restraints, escorting, behavior management plans, getting up and down from the floor, walking with the students and getting into the swimming pool with the students.

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Job Number: SPE: SUBTAST - CR

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