Teacher Assistant - PT

LIFESPAN Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFESPAN Incorporated is seeking a dedicated assistant to support teachers in delivering daily activities for students, including those with special education needs. You will help create a safe, engaging classroom and assist with basic care tasks as required.

You will maintain records, follow the curriculum, and communicate with families while upholding safety standards and promoting a positive learning environment throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; NC EC Credentials preferred or must be enrolled to acquire within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in child care or working with special education students is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Must be able to maintain records and follow daily schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing daily activities for students, including those in special education.
• Provide a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist with diapering, feeding and other basic care tasks as needed.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organize data sheets, position charts, toileting charts, medication sheets, etc.
• Follow the daily schedule and communicate professionally with families and staff.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Patience

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC EC credentials or will acquire within 6 months

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the primary purpose of this position is to assist the teacher in implementing daily activities for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Assist the teacher in implementing daily activities for special education students to meet IFSP/IEP goals.

Assist with the daily activities of students, providing a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.

Perform various routine procedures such as positioning, diapering and feeding the students.

Maintain the classroom in a clean and orderly condition.

Maintain necessary records on students (e.g. data sheets, position charts, toileting charts, medication sheets, etc.).

Adhere to the principles of the LIFESPAN ChOICES Training Curriculum.

Ensure that the students are engaged and supervised at all times; interact with the students with eye contact, smile, handshake, pat on the back, etc. in a positive, polite and respectful way.

Follow the daily schedule.

Communicate professionally with all students, parents, visitors, coworkers, case managers, etc.

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all LIFESPAN safety standards and regulations.

Collects data to document individual student progress on IEP/IFSP goals.

Participate in professional conferences, training programs and continuing education as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, you must demonstrate the following competencies:

Communications – Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Relationship Building - Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization; Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives; Seeks win-win solutions to conflict; Develops network of professional contacts; Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.

Care of individuals - Responds to individuals concerns with accurate information in an effective and timely manner; Takes personal responsibility to improve service; Works professionally and effectively with family members and guardians; Acts professionally with individuals and strives to solve problems.

Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Job Knowledge - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan; Supports organization's goals and values; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, while increasing productivity at the same time; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One year experience in a child care setting or working with special education students preferred. North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials; OR must be enrolled and successfully acquire NC EC credentials within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force or constantly carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects (e.g. strollers). Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work; position requires walking, standing, stooping, reaching, crouching, etc for brief periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry weights of approximately twenty pounds. Will lift no more than forty pounds independently.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

This person should have knowledge of and be able to use a variety of office and other equipment relevant to performing the essential duties of the position.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Other Skills and Abilities

Written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to work well with others. Ability to responsibly and confidentially handle sensitive student information.