- Assist the special education teacher in implementing IEP and IFSP goals for each student in assigned classroom as detailed in the weekly lesson plan
- Act in the capacity of a substitute teacher, in the absence of a classroom teacher, as per New York State Education Department regulations
- Collaborate with classroom team in designing lesson plan activities based on knowledge of children with special needs and child development
- Work with individual and/or small groups of students on learning goals during classroom activities as directed by the teacher and /or relates service therapists
- Assist teacher in maintaining accurate classroom documentation (student attendance and health checks, observational record keeping for IEP/IFSP goal tracking, classroom housekeeping task, etc.)
- Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order
- Work collaboratively with classroom team to maintain an organized and safe learning environment (being aware of classroom activities and location of children at all times; anticipating and responding to individual needs of all children; ensure all equipment in working order; sanitizing toys and other equipment according to Coleman policy)
- 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
- Collaborate with colleagues and leadership team in creating and implementing a school wide Professional Development Plan
- High school degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- New York State Teacher Assistant Certification Required
- Experience working with children with special needs