SUMMARY
The Substitute Instructional Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in carrying out group and individual instruction of deaf students in educational departments, where needed.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide support to classroom teacher by maintaining and monitoring students’ classroom progress and supporting a positive classroom culture and environment.
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Provide one-on-one instruction/coaching to students as requested by teacher.
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Assist in preparing classroom materials.
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Assist in the physical care of the students and/or classroom as needed by the situation and department, including feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulation as needed.
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Escort physically limited student(s) from class to class.
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Assist students with mobility.
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Supervise gym area and other common areas as needed.
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Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Flexible, patient, dependable; always demonstrating good judgement.
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Able to perform job functions with attention to time and attendance.
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Team player possessing good interactive skills.
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Possess a positive attitude towards students and committed to providing a positive learning environment.
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Regents or Local High School Diploma, or GED required
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Experience working with adolescents preferred
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Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) or willing to learn
SECURITY CLEARANCE
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Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed and SCR and SEL clearance.
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
