Support Teacher - Tier I

Support Teacher – ROCSci

The Support Teacher works collaboratively with the lead teacher and school staff to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students. This position assists with classroom instruction, student supervision, individualized support, and daily classroom activities while helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher with daily classroom instruction and activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students based on their academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Assist students with assignments, classroom activities, and skill development.
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned times.
• Reinforce classroom expectations, routines, and positive behavior strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, support staff, and families as appropriate.
• Assist with implementing individualized student plans and accommodations.
• Monitor student progress and communicate relevant observations to the lead teacher and appropriate staff.
• Help prepare classroom materials, learning activities, and instructional resources.
• Support students in developing independence, communication, social skills, and appropriate classroom behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and follow all school policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school-related activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the lead teacher or school administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in education, child development, special education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children or students is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and the ability to work with students with varying academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive classroom environment.
• Commitment to student safety, inclusion, and success.

Work Environment

The Support Teacher works primarily in a school/classroom setting and may be required to assist students with a variety of academic, behavioral, developmental, and physical needs. The position requires the ability to remain active throughout the school day and respond appropriately to changing student and classroom needs.