One-on-One Instructional Assistant, Part-Time

Behavioral Health Associates; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Lehighton is seeking a part-time position to assist certified teachers in reinforcing instruction. You will support classroom policies, provide emotional guidance to students, and perform clerical duties. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience working with children. The role offers flexible hours up to 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/students is preferred.
• Effective written and oral expression is required.
• Paraeducator experience from a previous school or agency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teacher in reinforcing instruction to a student.
• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• Perform routine clerical duties to support the program.

Skills

Tutoring

Classroom management

Emotional support

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Goal

Under the direction of the program director, assist certified teacher in reinforcing instruction to a student, including monitoring and reporting student progress. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the academic program; other related duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• Tutor student, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests according to student performance and behavior.
• Perform routine clerical duties; operate office equipment including computers, copy machines, and other equipment.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist student by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Assist in establishing Restorative Circles and implement the theory behind Restorative Practices in the classroom daily.
• Assist in academic and behavioral charting, establishing classroom rules, and enforcing the TALID System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Paraeducator experience from a previous school or agency is preferred
• Experience in working with children/students
• Utilizes effective written and oral expression
• Basic computer literacy

This position is part-time, candidate can work up to a maximum of 29 hours per week.

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