Teaching Assistant, Mount Academy

Teaching Assistant, Mount Pleasant Academy

Employer:

Family Service of Rhode Island
Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
Contact:
Genesis Fuentes
Phone:
Email:
Fuentesge

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community. Position: TEACHING ASSISTANT, EARLY CHILDHOOD. Dynamic treatment program for children seeks an experienced, certified teaching assistant to work with students ages 5-7 in a self-contained classroom as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. This 225-day, full-time position includes benefits.

• Assist teachers in daily instruction of students
• Management of classroom grades, scores, student information, etc.
• Participation in IEP preparation and creation
• Educational/behavioral data collection as required
• Behavior management, crisis intervention
• Participation in multidisciplinary treatment team
• Other duties as assigned

• General qualifications of Teacher Assistants (Rhode Island statute text)
• Be of good character as verified by the employer
• Hold a high school diploma or GED or demonstrate literacy skills necessary to work with teachers and students
• For any person hired after January 1, 1999, complete a training program in compliance with the Teacher Assistant program standards
• The training program shall not be required for certain exceptions noted in the original posting
• For those employed as a Teaching Assistant prior to January 1, 1999, an Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, or similar field is required
• Experience with ED/BD children and children with autism

• Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively

FSRI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. FSRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable laws. Pay is determined based on relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.