Temporary Teacher's Assistant, Daytop Prep High School (Immediate Hire)

Job Description

Overview Temporary High School Teacher Teacher’s Assistant Daytop Preparatory School $21-$25 per hour Daytop Prepatory School, located in Huntington, NY, is seeking a high school teacher assistant for grades 9-12 in a SpEd co-teaching model. This is an immediate temporary role through the end of the 2026 school year, with a possibility of this role becoming permanent. Students at Daytop Preparatory School are receiving education while participating in treatment programs through Samaritan Daytop Village. The school serves youth who may be experiencing substance use challenges, behavioral difficulties, or co-occurring mental health needs and who benefit from a structured, therapeutic learning environment. Students often require individualized academic instruction and strong social-emotional support. Through its continuum of care, the agency also provides counseling, behavioral health and substance use treatment, case management, and family support services to help students stabilize, continue their education, and successfully transition back to their communities. Responsibilities What You Will Do Collaborate with teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction within a trauma-informed co-teaching framework. Integrate therapeutic goals and clinical treatment plans into daily academic activities to support holistic student recovery. Implement personalized learning strategies and IEP modifications for neurodivergent students and those with social-emotional challenges. Facilitate small group interventions, academic coaching, and individualized remediation to bridge learning gaps. Support student crisis de-escalation and emotional regulation using restorative practices and mental health first aid. Administer standardized