Therapeutic School Assistant – Secondary Programs

The Monarch School and Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monarch School and Institute in Houston seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support student growth across four core goals. You will aid the Professional Educator in delivering instruction, assist with materials, and help implement therapeutic programs under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining student records, assisting with self-care activities, and participating in in-service and faculty events, including the annual overnight retreat.

Qualifications

• Preferred undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or related field (or in progress).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; comfortable with remote and face-to-face instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implement The Monarch School methodology with emphasis on self-regulation, executive functioning, relationship development, and academic competence.
• Support students as they engage in instruction remote as well as face to face, under teacher of record.
• Assist in carrying out instructional and therapeutic programs under supervision of professional educators and therapeutic team.
• Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Maintain student records.
• Assist students with self-care activities.
• Participate in planned in-service and professional growth activities.
• Appropriately supervise students at all times.
• Set yearly goals and be coached by Program Director in attainment of those goals.
• Attend all faculty meetings and student events as directed.
• Presence at the annual faculty overnight retreat is required.

Skills

Cooperative teamwork

Community involvement

Model school philosophy

Education

Undergraduate degree in education/psychology (or in progress)

Job description

The Monarch School and Institute in Houston seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support student growth across four core goals. You will aid the Professional Educator in delivering instruction, assist with materials, and help implement therapeutic programs under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining student records, assisting with self-care activities, and participating in in-service and faculty events, including the annual overnight retreat.