Teacher Assistant 11 Middle School

South Kingstown Schools is an excellent place for educators seeking to work in an environment where their skills and abilities are supported innovation and creativity are honored and teachers and leaders are committed to a vision of high expectations for all. The district seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our community of practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who wishes to serve in a school community committed to excellence closing the achievement gap equity and a commitment to a love of learning. Job Goals:To provide 1:1 instructional physical social-emotional behavioral and other directsupport and services to a student with disabilities under the supervision and direction of certified staff. Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in supervising the students in the classroom and in various locations on the school grounds. The job involves working directly with one student individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher in addition to working with the school staff to create an educational environment that meets the needs of the preferred student by providing instructional assistance classroom support and other direct services to the student. The work of the 1:1 is planned and implemented under the direction of the classroom Program Teacher or service provider. Reports To: Classroom or Program Teacher/Building AdministrationEDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or general equivalency or Associates Degree or higherCERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED:Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment ORComplete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education ORCompletion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) or obtain an Associates Degree or higherAny combination of applicable education training and experience that provides the knowledge abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities and School Committee Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Essential Duties: and supervise the arrival dismissal lunch and recess of the preferred student(s) as assigned by the building materials for each group/student; sets up learning stations and activity centers. Supervises student(s) while working; assists student(s) having the preferred student(s) in gaining academic and functional skills under the supervision of the classroom/program teacher(s) directly with the preferred student individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the in collecting data to monitor student growth and skill in de-escalation of student(s) during a crisis student(s) with physical tasks and daily living skills such as eating and drinking putting on and taking off outerwear moving from room to room using the bathroom washing hands and changing diapers; supports student(s) with personal care needs job coaching for student(s) age 14 who participate in community-based placements* other duties as assigned by the building administrator (as needed) in district-offered professional development and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Health Care Plans when rules of the school and learning environment; acknowledges and encourages appropriate behavior and distinguishes inappropriate behavior for the students teachers in supervising learning activities circulating within the classroom and providing student assistance and learning support (as needed) Safety Cares Medicaid logs as directed for individual duties as assigned by the principal or designeeDistrict Offered Professional Development: The district will provide training in the following:de-escalation strategiesthe use of educational technologiesevidence-based math and literacy interventionsspecialized curriculum for students with disabilities (as needed)job coaching (as needed)To that end all 1:1 Teaching Assistants must complete the online BRIDGE-RI courses to exhibit awareness of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Ability to:1. Maintain confidentiality2. Work with children in a sensitive and effective manner3. Analyze communicate and use interpersonal skills.4. Readily learn assigned duties and adhere to classroom/student procedures5. Maintain accurate and complete records and files required by law district policy and procedures.6. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.7. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.8. Operate office/school equipment.9. Work as a collegial partner with other professionals10. Consistently follow established procedures and protocols11. Implement SafetyCares techniques after appropriate training when required12. Implement behavior management techniques after appropriate training (when required)13. Implement Job Coaching after appropriate training (when required)12. Take initiative and be proactive13. Understand specific disabilities of the students with whom the employee will be working15. Exhibits interpersonal skills with students and adults to help create and maintain a positive learning :Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods strategies and techniques to assist teachers in the education of studentsAbility to exercise considerable patience courtesy tact and good judgment in working with students teachers administrators fellow employees and parentsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populationsAbility to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learnersAbility to employ technology tools (e.g. email educational apps)Establishes a supportive relationship with students with disabilities or without while fostering student independenceUses effective communication skills with families students and colleagues (spoken written and non-verbal)Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance promptness dependability and professional ethicsTitle IX Notice of NondiscriminationSouth Kingstown Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment based on race color age disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military addition the school district does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

Junior IC