Part Time Youth Services Teacher's Aide

Teacher's Aide

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Teacher's Aide assists the licensed classroom teacher with instructional support services to the teacher necessary to educate students placed at the Youth Services Center. Instruction must incorporate Indiana's Academic Standards that align with federal and state standards as required by law. This position is not covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions:

• Supports and assists the licensed classroom teacher with instruction and clerical tasks.
• Prepares materials and equipment for activities and oversees instructional activities to help students understand lessons.
• Assists and works with students who need additional instruction either in small groups or with one student at a time.
• May communicate with each student's school of origin and teachers.
• Access and work with students at all different academic levels at any given time.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of experience working with youth or young adults
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must have strong office, computer and oral and written communication skills
• Possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, general instructional methods and techniques and basic subjects taught within District schools, including, but not limited to, arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading
• Strong de-escalation skills and ability to be patient with abused, neglected and delinquent youth
• Responsive to quickly changing dynamics within a classroom setting
• Ability to motivate students to learn
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Personal Work Relationships:

The Teacher's Aide maintains frequent contact with the Youth Services Center Teacher, other County employees, neglected, abused and troubled youth regarding instructional and educational support and with student's school of origin and teachers.

Working Conditions:

The Teacher's Aide position requires some lifting, bending, pushing and/or pulling loads, reaching over head, kneeling and exposure to dangerous equipment and chemicals. Frequent typing including transcription and proofreading and attention to detail, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection are required. The Teacher's Aide has frequent interactions with hostile and aggressive youth.

Supervision:

None

Licensing:

None

Immediate Supervisor:

Program Manager

Hours:

8:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (3.5 hours/day)

Position follows Northwest Allen County School schedule

EEO Category:

0801

Workers's Comp Code:

8842

Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.