Teacher Assistant Floater
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INCNew York, New York, United States
Posted June 23, 2022
33000 - 37000 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
Assist teachers and related service staff in supporting student attainment of IEP goals, including daily program planning and physical environment organization. Perform classroom and school-wide duties related to organization, maintenance, and instruction of the classroom and module.
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 one’s 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.
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off