Teacher Assistant - Middle School

Teacher Assistant 1:1 - Middle School

South Kingstown Public Schools Broad Rock Middle School - Wakefield, Rhode Island

South Kingstown Schools is an excellent place for educators seeking to work in an environment where their skills and abilities are supported, innovation and creativity are honored, and teachers and leaders are committed to a vision of high expectations for all. The district seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our community of practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who wishes to serve in a school community committed to excellence, closing the achievement gap, equity, and a commitment to a love of learning.

Job Goals:
To provide 1:1 instructional, physical, social-emotional, behavioral, and other direct support and services to a student with disabilities under the supervision and direction of certified staff. Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in supervising the students in the classroom and in various locations on the school grounds.

The job involves working directly with one student individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher, in addition to working with the school staff to create an educational environment that meets the needs of the preferred student by providing instructional assistance, classroom support, and other direct services to the student. The work of the 1:1 is planned and implemented under the direction of the classroom Program Teacher or service provider.

Reports To:

Classroom or Program Teacher/Building Administration EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND

EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or general equivalency, or Associate's Degree or higher CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

REQUIRED:

Successfully pass the Para Pro Assessment OR Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) or obtain an Associate's Degree or higher Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities and School Committee Policy and procedures.

Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Essential Duties:

• Support and supervise the arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess of the preferred student(s) as assigned by the building principal
• Organizes materials for each group/student; sets up learning stations and activity centers. Supervises student(s) while working; assists student(s) having difficulty
• Support the preferred student(s) in gaining academic and functional skills under the supervision of the classroom/program teacher(s)
• Works directly with the preferred student individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher
• Support in collecting data to monitor student growth and skill development
• Support in de-escalation of student(s) during a crisis situation
• Assists student(s) with physical tasks and daily living skills such as eating and drinking, putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the bathroom, washing hands, and changing diapers; supports student(s) with personal care needs
• Provide job coaching for student(s) age 14+ who participate in community-based placements*
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator (as needed)
• Participate in district-offered professional development opportunities
• Follow and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Health Care Plans when applicable
• Reinforces rules of the school and learning environment; acknowledges and encourages appropriate behavior and distinguishes inappropriate behavior for the student's understanding
• Assists teachers in supervising learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing student assistance and learning support (as needed)
• Maintains Safety Cares certification
• Completes Medicaid logs as directed for individual student
• Perform duties as assigned by the principal or designee

District Offered Professional Development:
The district will provide training in the following: de-escalation strategies the use of educational technologies evidence-based math and literacy interventions specialized curriculum for students with disabilities (as needed) job coaching (as needed) To that end, all 1:1 Teaching Assistants must complete the…