Teaching Assistant/ Health Care Aide in ASD classroom

Orchard View Schools; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant/Health Care Assistant for an ASD classroom at Cardinal. The position runs Monday–Friday from 7:50am to 3:05pm during the school year, with a pay rate of $16.79 per hour.

Responsibilities include supporting the teacher, monitoring student progress, data recording, and reinforcing instructional activities in a supportive setting. The role may involve medical-related tasks and requires basic First Aid/CPR, behavioral management skills, and

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified per Department of Education to apply.
• HCA duties may include medical tasks ( CPR, ostomy feeding tubes, lifting, medication dispensation ) as allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Follow the teacher’s directives and assist with students, monitor progress, data/record keeping, and reinforce lessons/activities.

Skills

Basic First Aid/CPR

Behavioral Management

Experience working with children

Basic Computer Operations

Basic Communication Skills

Basic Writing/Grammar Skills

Record Keeping

Lifting

Job description

Job Posting 26-27-29

Internal/External Posting

POSITION

6.75 hours Teacher Assistant/ Health Care Assistant in ASD Classroom @ Cardinal (Monday–Friday 7:50am-3:05pm; School Year Only)

PAY RATE:

$16.79

Q UALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHER ASSISTANT/ HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT:

• Teacher Assistants shall report and be directly responsible to the assigned teacher(s) as approved by the administrator. They will be responsible to follow the teacher’s directives and be involved with the students, monitoring progress, data/record keeping, and reinforcing the lessons and/or activities, or as deemed appropriate by position. Must be Highly Qualified per Department of Education in order to apply for this position.
• HCA are employed to primarily provide specific assistance to identified students. These positions may require district to provide training in medical related and bodily care functions to include but not limited to trachea suction, cauterization, postural drainage or percussion, CPR, ostomy feeding tubes, bathing, catheterization, diapering, lifting, dispensing of medication and other as allowed by low, per original posting, and agreed to by the association.

Skills Required:

• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Behavioral Management
• Experience working with children
• Basic Computer Operations/Use of office equipment
• Basic Communication Skills
• Basic Writing/Grammar Skills
• Record Keeping
• Lifting