Teacher Aide, Plainview
ACDSNew York, United States
Posted January 27, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
ACDS Inc., headquartered in Plainview, NY, has been empowering individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disabilities since 1966. The agency offers a full continuum of services—from early intervention and preschool special education to day habilitation, respite, and recreation programs for children, teens, and adults. ACDS also provides brokerage, self-direction, and fiscal intermediary services, as well as eight supervised group homes, ensuring support throughout a client’s life. Its distinctive approach combines a family-centered philosophy with integrated, Medicaid-coordinated care, positioning ACDS as a trusted, comprehensive resource on Long Island and beyond.
Job Description
Teacher Aide provides classroom support by implementing duties or instructional activities and strategies to students as directed by the teacher/therapist. Additional responsibilities include set-up/clean-up of classroom, implementing toileting, feeding and behavior programs and participating in bussing.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- New Hires must apply and successfully obtain Teacher Assistant Certificate Level 1 within three (3) months of employment date or reassignment to SED program
- Experience working with pre-school population and/or pediatric developmental disabilities preferred
