Teaching Assistant at Rebecca Schools

1 Bradford Rd Mount Vernon, NY 10553, USA

 

Rebecca School is an independent, private therapeutic day school for children ages 3 to 21, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental delays of relating and communicating, including autism spectrum disorders. Rebecca school was founded in 2006 and utilizes the DIRFloortime® model (Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based) developed by Stanley Greenspan, M.D.

What we offer:

Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 salary based on education level (minimum of a bachelor’s degree) and experience.   Consistent Pay: Bi-weekly pay schedule. Professional Development: In-house, as well as access to ongoing professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with generous conference stipend. Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays that align with school calendar. Schedule: Monday-Friday Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM.  Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education in a related field. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).    Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.

Job Responsibilities: 

Attends and participates in classroom/team meetings, child review meetings, staff trainings, Teacher Assistance meetings, and Greenspan meetings. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs and continuing education programs. Maintains and organizes the classroom where children can easily access/clean-up items independently. Ensures that there is a balance of challenging/safe items for the children to engage in Maintains professional relationships with all staff Follows through with appropriate treatment plans for children as necessary Supports development of child through academics, social emotional and physical domains. Assists Rebecca School when needed (i.e. bussing, trip leadership etc.) Follows classroom routines and assists teacher with transitions Provides coverage if needed throughout the building  

 Qualifications:

Candidate must Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.  Previous experience with students with neurodevelopmental delays.  Candidate must possess bachelor's degree

Preferred/Nice to have:  

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification. Knowledge of DIRFloortime® Model. 

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.