Special Education Floating Teacher AssistantSchool Year

Christian Academy School System

Job Location:

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Providence Assistant (Floater)

Job Description

Scope

The floater/support staffs primary duties are to support students with Down syndrome and collaborate with teachers (classroom and Providence) and the Providence Director to strengthen classroom support for teachers to improve training effectiveness and retention of assistants while also preserving teachers time for direct instruction and intervention with students.

Qualifications

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Christian Academy
Agreement and belief that The Bible is the authority concerning truth morality and the proper conduct of mankind

The ideal candidate shall provide/successfully complete the following:

Previous professional experience with special needs children preferred
Copy of High School diploma or transcript of highest degree earned
CPR & First Aid Training
Must be 18 years of age

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Assess assistant training needs in collaboration with teachers and Providence Director
Provide ongoing support in-class coaching data collection and feedback based on the identified needs
Model evidence-based instructional and behavioral support strategies for assistants
Support classroom and lunch coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted instruction and professional learning
Create and implement a structured coaching plan aligned with student needs and staff development goals
Assistant will assure each child is treated with love and value and taught that God made him/her special

Outcomes

Staff Outcomes

Increased instructional assistant confidence competence and consistency
Improved retention through meaningful professional growth and support
Stronger collaboration and role clarity between teachers and assistants
Increased classroom teacher support and reduced instructional interruptions

Student Outcomes

Greater access to consistent instruction in inclusive settings
Improved behavioral consistency and student engagement
Increased academic progress toward Family Service Plan (FSP) and instructional goals due to aligned well-implemented classroom support
Increased student independence as well-trained assistants effectively scaffold learning and promote engagement

Reporting Relationship

The Providence Assistant Floater is responsible to the Providence Director and school principals.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position: Providence Assistant (Floater)Job DescriptionScopeThe floater/support staffs primary duties are to support students with Down syndrome and collaborate with teachers (classroom and Providence) and the Providence Director to strengthen classroom support for teachers to improve training effec...