Special Education Teacher Aide

Overview

Do you enjoy working with children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become aSpecial Education Teacher Aideat Racker! In this role, youll support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join our team in this full time position and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

Position Details:

• Full-time:31 hours per week, MondayFriday, following our school calendar including a 6-week summer session.

• Additional hours may be available.

• Rate of pay:$16.65 per hour.

• Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

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Responsibilities

• Support individual children and the overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

• Contribute to implementing IEPs to support childrens instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.

• Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.

• Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.

• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.

• Participat e respectfully in a multidisciplinary team , including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.

• Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.

• Attend required training and uphold program regulations.

• Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.

• Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.

• One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

  Physical Capability

• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

  Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -

  "A world where all people know they belong."

Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca

Category Early Childhood

Total Hours 31