We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Teaching Assistant (Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) to support classroom instruction and foster a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with Multiple Disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder and students with multiple disabilities preferred.
LENGTH OF POSITION:10 months plus six week summer program
Salary Range: $21.75 to $25.43
REPORTS TO: Learning Center Program Coordinator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. INSTRUCTIONAL
1. Work with individual students to reinforce learning of materials or skills.
2. Implement behavior management programs for individual students.
3. Helps to maintain classroom environment to facilitate learning experiences for the students.
4. Works under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
B. SUPERVISION AND TRAINING
1. Attend and participate in in-service training programs and staff development meetings as directed.
2. Learn specific teaching strategies or skills for instructing individual students when necessary.
C. DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION
1. Assist staff in maintaining student attendance records and other data as needed.
2. Abide by program hours and other policies as outlined in the North River Collaborative Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook.
D. HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Can physically lift up to 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 100 pounds and assist students in all daily activities. This will require the ability to physically lift a student or assist in lifting and physically accompany a student during activities such as toileting, personal hygiene and self-care tasks.
2. Can physically lift or assist in lifting students into adaptive/therapy equipment when appropriate.
3. Is able to physically assist students during fire drills or actual emergency situations.
4. Respond to the needs of individual students so as to enhance their self-esteem and personal development.
5. With training, is able to apply de-escalation strategies if necessary to prevent a student from harming him/herself or others.
6. Assist students during snack or lunch time.
E. ETHICAL
1. Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. 2. Maintain professional attitudes and productive relationships with other staff and administration.
3. Treat parents and other professionals with respect.
F. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR or EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Pay: $21.17 - $25.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
