Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and college credits in early childhood are required;
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification-(ATAS) within six months of hire date.
• State Central Registry Clearance; Workshop- School Violence Intervention and Prevention.
• Good communication skills and a demonstrated willingness and aptitude working for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist the assigned teacher as requested in all areas of the daily classroom routine.
• Assist the children as requested by the teacher; maintain health and safety of the classroom environment by performing assigned tasks.
• May be required to attend evening meetings.
• Prepare classroom materials as requested by teacher.