Teacher Assistant Secondary Programs

The Monarch School and Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monarch School and Institute in Houston seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support student growth across four core goals. You will aid the Professional Educator in delivering instruction, assist with materials, and help implement therapeutic programs under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining student records, assisting with self-care activities, and participating in in-service and faculty events, including the annual overnight retreat.

Qualifications

• Preferred undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or related field (or in progress).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; comfortable with remote and face-to-face instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implement The Monarch School methodology with emphasis on self-regulation, executive functioning, relationship development, and academic competence.
• Support students as they engage in instruction remote as well as face to face, under teacher of record.
• Assist in carrying out instructional and therapeutic programs under supervision of professional educators and therapeutic team.
• Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Maintain student records.
• Assist students with self-care activities.
• Participate in planned in-service and professional growth activities.
• Appropriately supervise students at all times.
• Set yearly goals and be coached by Program Director in attainment of those goals.
• Attend all faculty meetings and student events as directed.
• Presence at the annual faculty overnight retreat is required.

Skills

Cooperative teamwork

Community involvement

Model school philosophy

Education

Undergraduate degree in education/psychology (or in progress)

Job description

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas.

Teacher Assistants

Teacher Assistants at The Monarch School report to the Program Director and are considered members of the school faculty. Their primary responsibility is to support student growth in each of the four core goals of The Monarch School, assist the Professional Educator to aid students in understanding subject matter, and provide skills required for programmed lessons and purposeful training for the assigned classroom.

Reports to the Program Director

Requirements

Education

• Preferred undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or related field (or in progress)

Experience

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Expectations

• Implement The Monarch School methodology with special emphasis on the development of students’ self‑regulation, executive functioning, relationship development, and academic competence.
• Be comfortable supporting students as they engage in instruction remote as well as face to face, supporting instructional expectations provided by a teacher of record.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional and therapeutic programs under the supervision of the professional educators and therapeutic team.
• Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher‑planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Assist in maintaining student records.
• Assist students with self‑care activities.
• Participate in planned in‑service and professional growth activities.
• Appropriately supervise students at all times.
• Set yearly goals and allow the Program Director to coach oneself in the attainment of those goals.
• Attend all faculty meetings and student events as directed.
• Presence at the annual faculty overnight retreat is required.

Skills

• Demonstrates cooperative team skills and is collaborative.
• Enthusiastically supports the Advancement office by introducing friends to the school and supporting events throughout the year by attendance.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions.

Working Conditions

Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding and provides endless opportunities to have a positive effect, it can be stressful at times. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment. Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment.