What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Educational Assistant - 30-35 hrs/wk (EA) position at CP Nassau?
School Educational Assistant - 30-35 hrs/wk
Roosevelt, NY
Follow your heart to a great career helping young people learn and grow!
Shift: Monday – Friday; 8:00 – 3:00P
Why You Should Apply:
- Work school hours!
- No evenings or weekends!
- Time off based on a school calendar!
- Off and Paid for all Major Holidays!
Offered Benefits:
- Paid Personal and Sick Time
- Free Health Insurance
- Free Dental Insurance
- Free Employee Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Experience working with Children with special needs preferred
- College credit(s) in education, psychology, childcare or related job experience; experience/training with children with special needs.
Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Assist students with all ADL needs including, but not limited to, feeding, transferring, lifting, toileting, dressing (coats), feeding and in the maintaining of a clean and organized classroom etc. as per student’s IEPs.
- Ensure needs of students are met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
- Assist with planning and implementation of lessons for the student.
- Prepare the students to go to therapy, seat the children in the classroom, and position students in various therapeutic equipment.
- Prepare classroom for meal times and supervise students during meal times.
- Assist with preparation of necessary materials for the implementation of lessons for students
- Attend Professional Development programs to enhance knowledge of work environment.
- Escort students to and from buses.
- Assist students in the swimming pool and with all other special events.
- Assist in the evacuation of all students during fire and other emergency drills.
Physical Demands:
- The employee is regularly required to stand and or walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to bend, and push more than 100 lbs. In addition, must be able to lift all students with/without assistance as deemed by the physical therapist.
- Provide hand-over-hand assistance when necessary.
Join our Team and Make a Difference!
Location: 380 Washington Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575
Visit our agency website: www.cpnassau.org
Visit the Learning Center’s Website: https://www.thechildrenslearningcenter.org
Contact us:
Fax: 516-377-2116
Email your resume.
The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is a nonprofit, multi-faceted health agency serving over 1,500 children and adults with cerebral palsy, developmental and other disabilities.
The Children’s Learning Center is affiliated with the CP Nassau. Established in 1948, our school has a well-earned reputation for outstanding education, evaluation and clinical services for children from ages 1 to 21 with a broad range of mild-to-severe disabilities, including speech/language delays and physical disabilities. Each child’s program is individualized and closely monitored by a team of multidisciplinary professionals who are highly skilled, caring and dedicated. Preparation for inclusion, mainstreaming and maximum independence in the community is emphasized.
Reach your potential as we help our consumers reach theirs – with a career at CP Nassau. Our positions are competitively compensated, with comprehensive benefits. We look forward to meeting you!
Enjoy competitive salary and excellent benefits package. EOE.
THE CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER at CP Nassau
“Making a Difference for Individuals with disabilities since 1948”
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
