TEACHER ASSISTANT THE SPURWINK SCHOOLThe Teacher Assistant has the primary responsibility for all instructional activities and behavioral interventions in a selfcontained therapeutic classroom environment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting the teacher in implementing the Individual Education Plans for each student by providing 1:1 and small group instruction in academics according to classroom plans. Collecting and analyzing behavioral data by mentoring the identified targeted areas as well as using situations observations in routine and crisis incidents. Modifying the learning experience according to the clinical needs of each student by incorporating the recommendations of doctors clinicians and supervisors regarding their diagnostic profile and psychosocial factors. Applying approved behavioral protocols consistently while demonstrating the ability to balance nurturance and accountability through unconditional positive regard. Establishing and maintaining positive productive working relationships with students parents colleagues and supervisors by modeling a commitment to teamwork and professionalism. Participation in Consultation and other staff meetings. Any and all other assignments appropriate to the position as assigned by the Special Education Teacher Director or Associate Director.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree (B.A) in related field or RI Teacher Assistant Certification.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.Hours: FullTime Mon Wed Thurs Fri 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM Tues 8:15 AM 4:15 PM 36 Hrs. / Wk.)Reports To: Director and Associate Director of The Spurwink SchoolSend Resume to :
Teacher Assistant K-2 The Spurwink School
