**Overview:**
Under the direction of a certificated teacher, this role will assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Educational Support Plans (ESPs); monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of administrative support duties related to classroom instruction, educational support documentation, and classroom management. This position is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instruction and instructional support under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for supporting students with learning disabilities. This role assists the classroom teacher in creating and maintaining engaging academic environments.
**Duties:**
- Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students in an assigned classroom; assist students with disabilities to meet the goals and objectives included in their ESP.
- Read ESP accommodations to support instruction to maximize student progress when trained by appropriate staff.
- Communicate with teachers and/or parents as may be required to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing ESP objectives.
- Implement class-wide and individual behavior strategies to maintain a safe and effective learning environment when needed.
- Communicate professionally with other staff and parents, both in writing and verbally, to ensure seamless and transparent communication between all parties.
- Implement lesson plans under the teacher's direction; assist individuals or small groups of students in independently reinforcing classroom instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments to present and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching academic goals and grade-level standards.
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
- Assist the teacher in monitoring, motivating, and training students with disabilities; observe and manage students' behavior according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; and follow the behavior intervention plan.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers, and recording grades; assist in keeping attendance; prepare and maintain student files, as assigned.
- Support the teacher by managing the classroom in their absence, setting up work areas and displays, operating audiovisual equipment, and distributing and collecting papers, supplies, and materials; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Administer, monitor, and score a variety of tests and assignments to comply with established test criteria and provide a reliable testing environment; rephrase materials and explain instructions and words.
- Assist students in developing self-advocacy, social, and communication skills.
- Assist in carrying out positive reinforcement procedures and reactive strategies identified in a behavior support plan, such as prompting student to switch to functionally equivalent replacement behavior and debriefing during the school day.
- Notify appropriate personnel and agencies immediately and follow established procedures when there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions or potential suicide.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.28 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Grade levels:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
School type:
- Private school
- Religious school
Work Location: In person