Elizabeth Seton Children’s·City of White Plains, New York
Perform non-instructional classroom duties and assist students with physical care, health activities, and transport. Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain a safe learning environment and accurate classroom documentation.
Job Summary Perform non-instructional classroom duties as assigned by the principal under the general supervision of certified special education teacher. Position Functions and Responsibilities Assist teacher and classroom staff in maintaining a safe and organized learning environment (keep materials and equipment clean and in working order, set-up materials and have them available for use by students and staff during activities according to the daily lesson plan Assist students in physical care tasks and health related activities including therapeutic feeding, toileting and positioning in adapted equipment Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development Assist teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, classroom housekeeping daily checklists, etc.) according to Coleman policy Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order Be aware of classroom activities and location of students at all times; anticipate and respond to individual needs as directed by the teacher Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration
Qualifications: Education Requirements: High school degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience: Experience with children with special needs
$20.22/Hr.
Requires a high school degree, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working with children with special needs is required.
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