Elementary Education Support Aide — MTSS & SEL

Kids for the Future; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS pension

403b plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Kindezi Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support a positive, safe, and productive learning environment in alignment with the school’s mission.

You will collaborate with general and special education teachers to plan and provide small group interventions and assist with instructional materials and classroom management. Reports to Principals and contributes to student growth.

Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• Able to pass Atlanta Public Schools background check
• Obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knowledge/training in restorative practices, crisis management and de-escalation strategies are strongly preferred
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• 2+ years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing maintenance of a positive, safe, and productive school environment by engaging as needed in the building
• Collaborate with general education and/or special education teachers to plan for and provide small group or individualized academic interventions
• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students
• Administer benchmark assessments to determine student growth
• Collect progress monitoring and SST data for assigned students
• Provide interventions at all MTSS tiers to support student needs
• Assist teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies
• Assist teachers with preparation of instructional materials
• Form positive relationships and provide behavioral support to build socio-emotional skills
• Follow daily lesson plans and scope/sequence alignment
• Support dismissal, meals, and other school functions
• Work with staff to support student holistic growth
• Substitute in classrooms when lead teachers are absent
• Maintain a respectful, safe classroom environment and report concerns
• Provide technical assistance to students during learning
• Supervise transitions and perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate commitment to increasing student achievement and socio-emotional development

Skills

Exceptional verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

The Kindezi Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support a positive, safe, and productive learning environment in alignment with the school’s mission.

You will collaborate with general and special education teachers to plan and provide small group interventions and assist with instructional materials and classroom management. Reports to Principals and contributes to student growth.