Teacher Assistant

Accesspoint Ri; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

AccessPoint RI's Cornerstone School in Cranston, RI is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support students with diverse abilities under the Lead Teacher's guidance. This full-time daytime role focuses on implementing IEP goals, assisting with curriculum, and nurturing a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate holds a High School diploma or GED, and any ParaPro or Teacher Assistant Training is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have completed High School Diploma or GED.
• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Paraprofessional Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, or related fields accepted.
• Experience in working with children or adults with disabilities and completion of ParaPro and Teacher Assistant Training or equivalent accepted.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor IEP goals, objectives, and curriculum under Lead Teacher guidance.
• Assist in lifting and positioning students as needed.
• Document progress on goals and standards in a timely manner.
• Reinforce IEP goals during noninstruction times and varied learning activities.
• Communicate with students using multiple modalities (oral, visual, auditory, kinesthetic).
• Assist in planning daily programs and preparing classroom materials; maintain orderly, attractive learning environment.
• Cover for Lead Teacher when needed and follow all teacher/therapist instructions.
• Respond to students in a caring, respectful manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Cranston, RI 02920
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day

The Cornerstone School is seeking Teacher Assistants to join our community of teachers and students. This is an exciting opportunity for teacher assistants who are looking for a challenging yet rewarding experience. The Cornerstone School is a division of AccessPoint RI. Together, we are empowering children and adults with differing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring IEP goals, objectives, and curriculum for all assigned students with the Lead Teacher.
• The physical ability to assist in lifting students for positioning, changing, and toileting as needed.
• Responsible for documenting progress on specific goals, standards, or frameworks on time.
• Reinforces a students IEP goals and objectives during nonlesson times.
• Continues to communicate with students using all learning modalities. For example, oral, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic throughout the day and in every setting.
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program for students under the Lead Teachers direction.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of the classroom. This includes maintaining order and cleanliness in the classroom and helping to make it an attractive environment to simulate learning.
• Performs duties in the absence of the Lead Teacher in the same manner as taught.
• Follows through on all instructions that the teacher and therapists give.
• Utilizes the classroom teacher or other supervisors when needed or when unsure of procedures.
• Respond to all students in a caring, supportive, and respectful manner using methods that are age appropriate and as taught by the classroom teacher.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a completed High School Diploma or GED.
• An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Paraprofessional Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, or any other related fields are accepted.
• A minimum of one year of teaching assistant experience is preferred.
• Experience in working with children or adults with disabilities and successful completion of ParaPro and Teacher Assistant Training or any equivalent combination of education and experience are accepted.