Teaching Assistant

Description:
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ IEPs in collaboration with other instructional staff. Collect data based on IEP goals under the direction of the program facilitator and teacher.

Prepare materials for lesson plans and individual student plans. Carry out lesson plans under the guidance of the program facilitator and teacher. Employ ABA strategies and techniques during instruction to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development.

Assist in the implementation of the plan for managing student behaviors in accordance with established guidelines using a variety of positive behavioral supports.

Routinely assist students in eating, dressing, toileting, braces, position, and with matters relating to personal hygiene and health related services.

Participate in regular meetings to discuss student programs and protocols. Provide input when needed to better serve students.

Assist in daily classroom and building chores.

Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent. Supplemental training in autism and/or any of the disability areas served by the day school preferred.

0 years experience. Experience in autism and/or special education preferred.

Regularly required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Frequently required to stand and occasionally run. After proper training required to physically assist or restrain students when necessary. Exposure to physical risk including but not limited to biting, hair pulling, kicking and spitting.

18 years of age. Good communication skills; willingness to communicate with co-workers, direct supervisor, and administration. Willingness to work with any child served by the program. Must undergo criminal background checks and child protective service registry check. Must also obtain TB screening upon employment. Will participate in training required by regulatory authorities.