Teaching Assistant​/Instructional Aide

Teaching Assistant/Instructional Aide

SEEM Collaborative is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants/Instructional Aides to join our team of professionals serving students with diverse learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and communication needs. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside special education teachers and related service providers to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults while working in a collaborative and student-centered setting, we encourage you to apply.

This is a school year position with the option of working the extended year program.

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

High School diploma, Associates or Bachelor degree. Experience working with children with special needs preferred.

Scope of Duties:

• Responsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom Teacher.
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives.
• Ensure the safety of the children in all environments.
• Assist in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.
• Assist the teacher in the inclusion of students with special needs into the mainstream school.
• Assist the teacher in the collection of data.
• Participates in training in relevant areas.
• Carries out other assigned duties, for example; supervise student(s) at lunch or in the playground; personal care support such as toileting, self care, clerical tasks, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher, program principal or executive director.
• Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standing.
• Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEEM Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.