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Teacher Assistant - Whitestone Day School

QSAC Quality Services for the Autism Community
Date Posted: 02/22/2022
Location: Whitestone, New York
Salary/Wage: Not specified
Job Type: NOT_SPECIFIED
Work Arrangement: NOT_SPECIFIED

Description:

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic NYS Certified Teaching Assistants, who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising 

Responsibilities:

 

"Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!”

 

This position requires you to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum between the ages of 5-21 years old

Job Summary

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic NYS Certified Teaching Assistants, who provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising teacher. Teaching Assistants support students’ recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication, leisure and motor skills through the use of behavior analytic teaching procedures.  

The starting rate for this position is $15.00 USD Hourly or higher, based on experience and education. If you do not have TA-1 Certification, as a requirement of this position, you must obtain your TA-1 Certification within the first 4 months of employment. After successful completion of this certification, your rate will be adjusted to $18.00 USD Hourly.

 

Qualifications:

 

Work Experience and Qualification

  • High School Diploma or GED, required
  • 1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred
  • NYS Certification of at least Level 1 Teaching Assistant, required
  • Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with others and individuals served

Benefits

QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement.  You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff) 
  • Medical can be as low as $6 dollar per paycheck ( for FT staff)
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) 
  • Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

* We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites. 

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

Application Instructions:

 

To Apply: Please go to our website at www.qsac.com/careers. Please search for our Teacher Assistant position at our Whitestone Day School.

 

Additional Information:

Once you have filled out the application, you can send a follow up email to recruiter@qsac.com for your status of your application.


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