Teacher Assistant

Pathfinder, Inc.; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. seeks a dedicated aide to support a special education classroom under a Certified Teacher or lead teacher. You will assist with daily programs, plan activities, and help deliver individual and small-group instruction to students with IEPs.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to pass background checks and a drug screen, and work well in a team. You will help with meals, behavior management, and maintain confidential communications with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass background checks and drug screen.
• Willing to work with a team of professionals in special education.

Responsibilities

• Assist, plan and implement the daily program under supervision, including activities in and outside the classroom.
• Support the classroom teacher with all aspects of instruction in the special education classroom.
• Aid in individual and small group lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a safe, inviting, and stimulating environment and contribute ideas to benefit the program.
• Assist with paperwork and maintain records on students and program data.
• Help with unloading/loading students for transportation.
• Provide behavior support during lessons and help with positive prompting and reinforcement.
• Supervise and interact with students during all activities.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings; communicate with director as needed.
• Maintain open, warm, professional communication with staff, students and families; respect confidentiality.
• Assist with meals and promote appropriate socialization.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Description Of Position
The incumbent is under general supervision of the Certified Teacher and/or individual assigned as lead teacher; is responsible for implementing specific tasks to accomplish the individual education plan for the children assigned to his/her supervision. Incumbent must be willing to work with a team of professionals to provide specialized instruction and care for children/adolescents.

• Assists, plans and implements the daily program under the direction of the teacher/assigned individual. This includes planning activities in and outside the classroom for the students.
• Assist the classroom teacher with all aspects of the instruction in the special education classroom.
• Assist with instruction of individual and small group lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in assuring an environment that will be safe, inviting, interesting and stimulating. Be willing to make suggestions that may benefit the program and students success.
• Assist with paperwork and maintaining records kept on student and assists with program goals and data.
• Assist with unloading and loading students for transportation.
• Assist as needed during class lessons with behavior control, prompting, reinforcement, etc., giving help in a positive.
• Supervise and interact with students in all activities.
• Provides nurturing, essential learning to help students demonstrate independent skills.
• Attend staff meeting and recommended training programs. Provide documentation as required to the director in accordance to state requirements.
• Maintain appropriate communication with staff, students and families at all times, while maintaining an open, warm and professional relationship.
• Adheres to confidentiality regulations of students, parents and program when communicating with other staff members.
• Participate in conferences when needed and directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with mealtimes, promoting appropriate socialization skills.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

General Description Of Position

The incumbent is under general supervision of the Certified Teacher and/or individual assigned as lead teacher; is responsible for implementing specific tasks to accomplish the individual education plan for the children assigned to his/her supervision. Incumbent must be willing to work with a team of professionals to provide specialized instruction and care for children/adolescents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists, plans and implements the daily program under the direction of the teacher/assigned individual. This includes planning activities in and outside the classroom for the students.
• Assist the classroom teacher with all aspects of the instruction in the special education classroom.
• Assist with instruction of individual and small group lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in assuring an environment that will be safe, inviting, interesting and stimulating. Be willing to make suggestions that may benefit the program and students success.
• Assist with paperwork and maintaining records kept on student and assists with program goals and data.
• Assist with unloading and loading students for transportation.
• Assist as needed during class lessons with behavior control, prompting, reinforcement, etc., giving help in a positive.
• Supervise and interact with students in all activities.
• Provides nurturing, essential learning to help students demonstrate independent skills.
• Attend staff meeting and recommended training programs. Provide documentation as required to the director in accordance to state requirements.
• Maintain appropriate communication with staff, students and families at all times, while maintaining an open, warm and professional relationship.
• Adheres to confidentiality regulations of students, parents and program when communicating with other staff members.
• Participate in conferences when needed and directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with mealtimes, promoting appropriate socialization skills.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education And Experience

High school or GED

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS APPLICABLE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREEN. ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE RESULTS OF BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREEN.

Salary: $12.66 - $13.16 per hour