Teacher Assistant (Special Education)

ADP, Inc.; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Insurance

Job summary

Discovery Schools - Farmington is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support the supervising teacher in individual and group instruction and chart student programs. The role may involve supporting health and hygiene needs and supervising students during meals and recess.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 60 college credits preferred, and may need substitute teacher certification within 30 days. 401K and insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; sixty college credit hours preferred.
• Substitute teacher certification completed within 30 days; assistance for certification provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in supporting classroom instruction.
• Demonstrates understanding of student problems.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.
• Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Supervises students during recess and lunch.
• Ensures students travel around the building and campus safely.
• Assists with the physical management of students.
• Keeps records of daily interactions with students.
• Assists with loading and unloading of students on buses.
• Keeps students engaged or on task during downtime or transitions.
• Works with small groups to support teacher lessons.
• Organizes materials to support classroom activities.
• Engages in physical and non-physical activities with the student.
• Assists students with bathroom/toileting needs.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Student support

Behavior management

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credit hours preferred

Job description

$15-18 per hour plus bonuses

401K available

Company supported insurance available

High School Diploma required. Sixty college credit hours preferred. Substitute teacher certification completed within 30 days of employment; assistance to obtain a substitute certification provided.

Job Expectations:

The Discovery Schools - Farmington Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the supervising teacher in individual and group instruction, charting of student programs, and supporting student's health and hygiene may be required. The individual must be able to work in a positive manner with students, staff, and community members.

• Assists teacher in supporting classroom instruction.
• Demonstrates understanding of student problems.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.
• Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Supervises students during recess and lunch.
• Ensures students travel around the building and the campus safely.
• Assists with the physical management of students.
• Keeps records of daily interactions with students.
• Assists with loading and unloading of students on buses.
• Assists the teacher in keeping students engaged or on task during “down time” or in between activities.
• Works with small or individual groups to support or reinforce teacher prepared lesson plans or activities (including physical activities).
• Organizes and/or prepares materials to support classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.
• Engages in both physical and non-physical activities with the student.
• Assists students with bathroom/toileting needs and other activities of daily living.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.