Teacher Assistant 2024-2025 SY

Intensive Education Academy; West Hartford (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Teacher Assistant for the 2024-2025 school year! This role is vital in supporting certified educators and enhancing the educational experience for students, particularly those with disabilities. You'll work closely with students to reinforce essential skills in reading, language arts, and mathematics, while also assisting in non-instructional areas. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students. If you have a passion for education and helping children succeed, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K matching contribution

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 60 college credits or an associate degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience with children with disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in meeting instructional goals and objectives.
• Guide students in reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Assist with non-instructional duties like lunch supervision.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Communication skills

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits or an associate degree

Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test

Job description

Teacher Assistant 2024-2025 SY

The Intensive Education Academy (IEA) is currently hiring Teacher Assistants for its 2024-2025 SY. This position will report to a teacher and/or other certified professional educator.

• Job Type: Full-time Non-Exempt
• Date Posted: February 12, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED; and 60 college credits or an associate (or higher) degree, or have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test.

At least one year of experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities is required.

Schedule: School Calendar from 7:45 am to 3:00 pm

Pay: $17.10 to $22.80 - depending on qualifications and experience.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Support certified professional staff with helping students to meet instructional goals and objectives or assist with other duties in the school that add to the overall quality of the school or the educational experience of the students.
• Support and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Support classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Develop a strong rapport with students and maintain behavior systems created to support students struggling with behavior.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Insurance
• 401K matching contribution
• Paid time off including holiday, sick and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement

Applicants must submit copies of transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation.

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