Crossroads Center For Children
Schenectady, NY, USA
Make a Difference Every Day as a Teacher's Assistant (TA) for Autistic Children Being a Teacher Assistant means helping students learn, grow, and succeed, but not all TA positions are created equal. If you’re exploring roles, here are some important questions to ask (and how Crossroads thoughtfully answers them). Is This Just a Job or Does the Work Truly Matter? At Crossroads Center for Children, the work you do has purpose. We are a not-for-profit, school-based program serving children with developmental disabilities using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) . Everything we do is kid-centered and mission-driven not productivity-driven. As a TA, you are not “extra help.” You are a critical part of each student’s team, supporting meaningful skill development in communication, academics, social interaction, self-help, and play. The progress you help create shows up in real lives, every day. Will I Be Trained and Supported or Thrown In? Many TA positions...
