Teacher Assistant (special needs program)

Vista Del Mar; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/Dependent Care

403(b) employer contribution

Mental health days

Job summary

Vista Del Mar’s Teacher Assistant (Special Needs Program) supports the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.

Bachelor’s Degree is required; BA credentials expected within 30 days. You will maintain attendance records, assist with data for Treatment Plans and progress reports, and help communicate with staff. Driving may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children/adolescents.
• Maintain Class Attendance Records and confidential student files.
• Submit UORs and Incident Reports when needed and collect data for Treatment Plan Reviews and progress reports.
• Assist with daily communication forms and data entry for reports.
• Occasional driving may be required.

Education

BA required

Job description

Teacher Assistant (special needs program)

The Teacher Assistant – Non-Public School (NPS) - Vista School is responsible for assisting the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children/adolescents.

Bachelor's Degree is required.

• Adhering to the following standards of professionalism: Being on time as scheduled signing in upon arrival, and when leaving each day, notifying immediate supervisor and signing out; b) Upon arrival to work, checking in with immediate supervisor (teacher) for daily briefing.
• Presenting a positive attitude toward work by demonstrating effort and initiative.
• Working effectively with the teacher and other school staff by maintaining effective communication regarding students and other work-related matters and assisting to maintain consistent behavior management programs and matters related to academic curriculum.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the Special Education population and continuing to develop skills and knowledge in working with Special Education students.
• Attending required meeting, in-services, and trainings for continued professional growth.
• Relating to co-workers professionally and helping to maintain staff morale; Handling anger appropriately and not engaging in power struggles.
• Modeling the appropriate behavior that is expected of us as well as the students; Establishing and maintaining clear and appropriate physical and verbal boundaries with the students; Maintaining the confidentiality of every student.
• Being timely, accurate, and inclusive in the following areas of documentation:
• Submission of UOR’s and Incident Reports when needed.
• Collection of data for Treatment Plan Reviews, NPS Progress Reports, and other data regarding students as needed, and assisting the teacher in assembling reports.
• Consistently and accurately maintain Class Attendance Record, Student Store information, confidential student files/documents, and other classroom files.
• Issuing and completing point sheets; Ordering and maintaining inventory of classroom supplies and forms/documents needed.
• Daily communication forms with the necessary staff when needed.
• Writing in a neat and professional manner.
• Demonstrating competency in the following areas of instruction.
• Driving will be required on occasions.

What You Bring To VDM

• Experience with emotionally disturbed/autistic children and adolescents preferred.
• Some classrooms or recreational experience preferred.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to interrupt physical altercations among students and administer CPR/First Aid.
• May be required to obtain a Class B driver’s license.
• BA required - 30 days to receive credentials.

Pay Rate

$19 - $22.30 per hour

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offer (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through the Standard
• 403(b) - 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.