Teacher Assistant - K-12

Teacher Assistant - K-12

Homestead, FL, US

Salary Range: $14.00 To $14.00 Hourly

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: The Arc of South Florida, Inc.

NAME OF DEPARTMENT: The Children & Youth Department

PROGRAM: ACE Academy and/or Children’s Trust grants.

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Regional Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Educational Supervisor specific to each program (e.g. Principal, Lead Teacher) and Classroom Teacher

CURRENT POSITION: X EXEMPT: FULL TIME: X

PROPOSED POSITION: NON-EXEMPT: X PART TIME:

SUBSTITUTE:

TEMP / SEASONAL:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant:

• Under the supervision of the Regional Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Educational Supervisor and Classroom Teacher, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in the overall supervision of the classroom and ensuring the health and safety of all children in attendance many of whom have special needs.
• The Teacher Assistant is actively involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to direct interaction with the children, families and staff of The Arc of South Florida.
• The Teacher Assistant is responsible for keeping the site clean and organized, assisting with record keeping and evaluation of children and carrying out other duties as requested by supervisors.

Minimum School and Training Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• First Aid / CPR within the required time frame of the specific program.
• Maintain ongoing professional development training according to program design (E.g.: DCF, TCT).

Duties - including but not limited to:

• Initiate interactions with children including physical and verbal interactions that are developmentally appropriate, caring and nurturing.
• Lead small groups of activities in the classroom.
• Participate in all aspects of care which may include diapering, feeding and positioning of special needs children.
• Incorporate therapy recommendations into daily routine under supervision of teacher.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist teacher in implementing curriculum through school program curricula and academics.
• Assist teacher in implementing the Education Plan or specific grant program.

The Arc of South Florida

Position:
Teacher Assistant K-12

• Follow all Agency Policies & Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Safety:
  • Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures
  • Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the Regional Director, Principal or assignee.
• Ensure that personal appearance is professional and clean, following the dress code of the Children and Youth Department and wear the uniform of the program as requested.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Maintain child/student confidentiality.
• Maintain Agency confidentiality.
• Protect Agency assets.

• Maintain positive interactions with families at all times.
• Attend occasional parent education and support activities (Open House).
• Follow agency guidelines regarding technology and social media.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Cooperate with teachers, supervisors and support staff.
• Follow therapists’ recommendations for best practices in positioning and implementation of the therapeutic activities in the classroom under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Follow recommendations and requests from supervisors and administrators.
• Provide observations and suggestions to supervisors.

• Clean all areas of school as required throughout the day and after the children leave using safe and…