Teacher Assistant- Elementary TEAM Alternative Ed Program
Teacher Assistant- Elementary TEAM Alternative Ed Program
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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold an Associates Degree (or completed 2 years of college coursework) or have passed the Paraprofessional Exam. Experience working with elementaryage students especially those who face behavioral social or emotional challenges is highly valued. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective support for diverse student needs. Candidates should be familiar with basic behavior management strategies and techniques and able to work collaboratively within a team to follow established behavior intervention plans. Formal training in specific physical restraint techniques or willingness to be trained is required.
DESCRIPTION
The Teacher Assistant for the TEAM Program performs a variety of paraprofessional instructional support tasks which assists the teacher and/or other professional staff working with children in the classroom setting. The teaching assistant provides instructional support to the teacher in the daily management and instruction of students and is responsible for performing instructional and clerical tasks to support the teacher in routine activities and to help carry out daily classroom activities. The role provides support to students with significant behavioral social and emotional needs. Working under the guidance of the lead teacher and counselor the Teacher Assistant helps implement individualized behavior and academic plans fosters a positive learning environment and assists in maintaining a structured safe classroom setting. This role requires a patient flexible and empathetic individual committed to helping students achieve success in a nontraditional school environment.
GENERAL DUTIES (May not include all duties performed)
- Assists assigned classroom teacher(s) in conducting instructional programs directing games and finemotor activities physical exercise programs or otherwise works with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for the elementary setting.
- Performs other classroom or school wide clerical tasks such as preparing compiling or making copies of instructional materials and reports typing and filing classroom or student records or distributing and inventorying materials and other instructional materials as assigned.
- Assists the lead teacher with classroom management and instruction ensuring a supportive learning environment.
- Implements behavior intervention plans and supports students in following classroom rules and expectations.
- Provides oneonone or small group assistance to students reinforcing academic and social skills.
- Monitor and document student behavior progress and incidents reporting significant concerns to the lead teacher or school counselor.
- Supports students during transitions meals and recreational activities to promote consistency in behavior expectations.
- Participates in team meetings training sessions and professional development to stay informed about effective intervention techniques.
- Collaborates with school staff including counselors and administrators to address individual student needs.
- Receives training on approved deescalation techniques and physical intervention methods.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Work is performed under the supervision of the School Principal in conjunction with the Central Office personnel who support alternative programs.
WORK CONDITIONS
This position is based within an alternative elementary classroom setting and involves working directly with students who may exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires regular physical activity including moving throughout the classroom and playground assisting students as needed and supporting deescalation efforts when necessary. The work follows standard school hours although occasional afterschool meetings or training sessions may be required. The position may involve exposure to emotionally heightened situations requiring the ability to manage potential disruptions calmly and professionally.
CONTRACT LENGTH
190 Days
Employment Type
Full-Time
