Orange Tree Staffing
Orange Tree Staffing is seeking Teacher Aids/Paraprofessionals to make a difference with students at Hicksville UFSD!
Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life within your community? When you join Orange Tree Staffing, LLC, you partner with a team making a positive difference with our children. OTS is committed to establishing life-long learning results by supporting and empowering therapists and educators through continuing education, communication, and support. These opportunities are in school settings and follow the school year calendar, servicing preschool, elementary, middle, and high school populations. We strive to place you with the school that best matches you!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Orange Tree Staffing is seeking a Special Education Instructional Aide / Paraprofessional to “Build and Inspire Growth” by providing education-based services to students at Hicksville UFSD . As a Special Education Instructional Aide / Paraprofessional, you will collaborate closely with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning experience for students. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive educational environment.
REQUIREMENTS
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- NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
- Previous experience working in a school setting or with children is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting diverse student needs.
- Familiarity with educational technology and a willingness to learn new tools.
- Respect for the confidentiality of student information.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Provide services to students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the special education and general education teacher.
- Assist with direct academic, functional, and specifically designed instructional or physical activities.
- Tutor individual students and help them prepare assignments or explain material they do not understand.
- Supervise and accompany special education students to the office, bus, classroom, cafeteria, etc.
- Communicate regularly with classroom teachers and parents regarding student’s needs and progress.
- Provide clerical support to teachers, including, but not limited to, creating photocopies, preparing materials, etc.
- Some positions may require the employee to be able to stay with excessively disruptive or aggressive students, during which time the employee may need to restrain, hold, lift, apply physical management techniques, and crisis intervention techniques for the student.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB PERKS
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- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Schedule: Monday- Friday, Daytime Hours
- Paid general and professional liability insurance
- 24/7 accessibility, support, and mentoring from OTS
- Stipend towards completed background checks
- Referral bonus
- Access to Benefits Advisor
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