Employment

Substitute Instructional Assistant

The Substitute Instructional Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in carrying out group and individual instruction of deaf students in educational departments, where needed.

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To Apply:  Send resume and cover letter to hrdept@lexnyc.org
Please include Substitute Instructional Assistant in subject line,
or fax to 718-350-3332.
Position:                               SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Department:                        Elementary and High School
Supervisor(s):                      Elementary and High School Principals
FLSA Status:                          Non-Exempt
Position Type:                      Hourly, As Needed / Not benefits eligible
Date Posted:                        February 6, 2024
Salary Range:                       $16.00 per hour                                                  
 
SUMMARY
The Substitute will assist the classroom teacher in carrying out group and individual instruction of deaf students in educational departments, where needed.
 
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide support to classroom teacher by maintaining and monitoring students’ classroom progress and supporting a positive classroom culture and environment.
  • Provide one-on-one instruction/coaching to students as requested by teacher.
  • Assist in preparing classroom materials.
  • 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.
  • Escort physically limited student(s) from class to class.
  • Assist students with mobility.
  • Supervise gym area and other common areas as needed.
  • Support the school's Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Flexible, patient, dependable; always demonstrating good judgement.
  • Able to perform job functions with attention to time and attendance.
  • Team player possessing good interactive skills.
  • Possess a positive attitude towards students and committed to providing a positive learning environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Regents or Local High School Diploma, or GED required
  • Experience working with adolescents preferred
  • Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) or willing to learn
 
SECURITY CLEARANCE
  • Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed and SCR and SEL clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building 
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
 
Available:                     February 6, 2024
Deadline:                      Until filled
For Information:         Tracy Pelletier
Contact:                      Tpelletier@lexnyc.org
To Apply:                   Send resume and cover letter to hrdept@lexnyc.org. Please include Substitute Instructional Assistant in subject line, or fax to 718-350-3332
 
For more information about Lexington School and Center for the Deaf, please visit www.lexnyc.org
E.O.E.
 
 
The Lexington School and Center for the Deaf
does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).
 
 
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