Special Education Preschool Aide

Racker
Ithaca, NY

Overview

Do you enjoy working with preschool children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become a Special Education Aide at Racker! In this role, you’ll support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join our team in this full time position and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

At Racker we support infants/toddlers, aged 6 weeks to 3 years and Preschool age children aged 3 to 5 years. We have available positions in both Preschool and Infant/Toddler classrooms.

Position Details:

  • Full-time: 40hours per week, Monday–Friday, 12 Month Calendar
  • Rate of pay: $17.75 per hour.
  • Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

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Responsibilities

  • Supportindividual children and the overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
  • Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children’s instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.
  • Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
  • Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.
  • Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
  • Participate respectfully in a multidisciplinary team, including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
  • Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.
  • Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
  • Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.
  • Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.
  • One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

Physical Capability

  • Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.
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