Teacher's Aide

Abbott House Youth Services; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Abbott House Youth Services in Mitchell, SD seeks a teacher’s aide to support education and treatment teams. The role includes assisting with curriculum, crisis response, and helping students prepare for school days on varying shifts.

Shifts are scheduled on weekdays, with full-time commitment including a complete benefits package. The position starts at $18.00/hour and offers growth with experience at a youth-focused program.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
• Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the client population.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective team management of behavior of students and implement education programs which may include tutoring and other responsibilities.
• Provide opportunities for students to learn and improve social skills.
• Assure that methods of intervention are responsive to the students' needs, and are consistent with Agency Policy.
• Communicate student progress and challenges to team members in a timely manner.
• Assist teachers in preparation of curriculum materials and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of significant incidents.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Youth interaction

Job description

Introduction

The Abbott House teacher's aide is never bored. In this position you will assist the education and treatment teams in management of client behavior as well as preparation and implementation of curriculum. TA's also respond to crisis situations as needed. Because there are varying shifts, you may be involved in completing morning routines and helping the youth prepare for their school days. Current shifts are scheduled week days.

Wage Range

$18.00 / Hour

Starts at $18.00/hour based on experience. A complete benefit package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
• Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the client population.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective team management of behavior of students and implement education programs which may include tutoring and other responsibilities.
• Provide opportunities for students to learn and improve social skills.
• Assure that methods of intervention are responsive to the students' needs, and are consistent with Agency Policy.
• Communicate student progress and challenges to team members in a timely manner.
• Assist teachers in preparation of curriculum materials and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of significant incidents.