Teacher Assistant
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INCUnited States
Posted February 11, 2025
38720 - 42440 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Birch Family Services Inc., founded in 1975, is a New York‑based provider of comprehensive educational and long‑term support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families. With 30 locations across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, the organization delivers individualized, person‑centered programs that span early childhood education, special education, day and community habilitation, residential care, and family support. Its multidisciplinary team—comprising certified special education teachers, therapists, nurses, and support specialists—focuses on guiding clients through critical life‑cycle transitions and fostering independence. Over four decades of experience, a commitment to quality, and a holistic, life‑span approach distinguish Birch as a trusted partner for families seeking sustainable, empowering services.
Job Description
Job Description: Teacher Assistant. Assist the Teacher in all activities necessary to support student attainment of IEP goals. Work hand-in-hand with the Teacher and related service staff. Participate in all relevant meetings and other school functions.
Requirements
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
- Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conduct.
- Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
- Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).