Teaching Assistant (TA)

Company Description:

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Serving hundreds of individuals daily, DDI is committed to upholding the highest standards of individualized services through a team of expertly trained and caring professionals. For more information, visit www.ddiny.org.

Location: Childrens Day Program (8-21yrs)

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Pay: $18.00-$21.60/hr

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm or 830am-330pm

• No weekends

Why Join Us:

• Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and resolute team.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and career development

Benefits:

• Paid School Breaks
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Group Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account option
• 403(b)-retirement plan
• Recruitment Referral Rewards

Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher in implementing IEP’s.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in conducting basic instructional activities and in helping with the safety and supervision of students.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the need of the program to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Assist in student arrival from the busses and dismissal to the busses.

Qualifications:

• N.Y. State Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and critical thinking skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision-making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We are people inspired by purpose. OPWDD

How to Apply:

Join our team and be part of an organization inspired by purpose Apply now and contribute to the well-being of those we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Special education school

Ability to Relocate:

• Smithtown, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person