Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide

Bridgeport Diocese; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Catherine Academy, a private school under the Diocese of Bridgeport, seeks a Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide. Under a classroom teacher, you will provide instructional support, assist with daily activities, monitor social and behavioral needs, and help with specialized assignments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role includes substitute teaching during teacher absences, following plans, and supervising students during activities, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to follow daily plans and provide instruction under supervision.
• Familiarity with IEPs and educational content used by teachers.

Responsibilities

• Model appropriate behavior in the classroom and community.
• Provide individual or group assistance under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Serve as a substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent and follow plans during the absence.
• Be informed regarding the IEPs of students in the classroom.
• Be knowledgeable of instructional content and methods used by the classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance with classroom activities and reinforce learning in all subject areas.
• Accompany and supervise students during special activities (PE, Art, Music).
• Provide supervision for job site experiences.
• Assist with toileting and personal care as needed.
• Supervise lunch and recess and other scheduled times.
• Work toward acquiring Driving Endorsement A.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

IEP knowledge

Supervision skills

Activity supervision

Job description

Saint Catherine Academy, a private, state-approved special education school of the Diocese of Bridgeport serves students with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide provides instructional support or other direct services to students under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher. The Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide must support the philosophy, values and activities of Saint Catherine Academy. To achieve this, the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide is expected to:

1. Model appropriate behavior for the students in the classroom and the community.
2. Provide individual or group assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher to address the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students. Serve as a substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent under the direction of the Director of Education. Follow the daily plans provided by the classroom teacher during her absence.
3. Be informed regarding the IEPs of the students in the classroom.
4. Be knowledgeable of instructional content and methods used by the classroom teacher in the classroom.
5. Provide assistance with classroom activities as assigned by the classroom teacher.
6. Provide review and reinforcement in all subject areas including activities of daily living and vocational skills.
7. Accompany and supervise students at special activities including, but not limited to, PE, Art, and Music.
8. Provide supervision and instruction for students participating in job site experiences.
9. Assist with toileting and personal care as needed. This may include standing for periods of time, bending and kneeling, and lifting moderate weight.
10. Assist with supervision of lunch and recess, as well as any other time assigned by the Director of Education or classroom teacher.
11. Teaching Assistants are expected to have or work towards acquiring the Driving Endorsement A.