Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant/Tuition Reimbursement for TA Course

Starting Date: Immediately

The Teacher Assistant enhances student learning by assisting teachers with student instruction and behavior supports.

• Teacher Assistant Certification required or Associate's Degree

• Ability to demonstrate sound decision making capabilities consistent with established school policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions provided by school administrators and assigned staff.
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with state and district established rules and regulations governing the education of students, including students with disabilities.
• Ability to provide direct academic, behavioral and self help support to students in a special education classroom.
• Ability to reproduce and maintain files of learning materials using current technology.
• Ability to lift, transfer, feed and toilet students, when necessary.
• Ability to integrate student IEP goals, including OT, PT, S/L goals, into daily curriculum.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility and agility required.
• Keep all appropriate certification requirements current.

• Assist the teacher in planning, modification and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Assist children with reading skills following teacher instruction and direction.
• Arrange physical space to match student activity (i.e., testing and behavior).
• Instruct small groups of students in specific subject areas with teacher direction.
• Follow teacher’s directions.
• Use appropriate strategies and techniques developed by teachers and other professional staff to assist students to complete written assignments and follow up with instructional activities.
• Use age and developmentally appropriate instructional procedures and reinforcement techniques.
• Prepare and gather materials and supplies.
• Exhibit self-control and good judgment.
• Follow through with O/T goals.
• Follow through with P/T goals.
• Follow through with Speech/Language goals.
• Supervise students in a designated time-out area with other adults in safe proximity.
• Support student when rejoining group following time out.
• Maintain order by reinforcing school rules in all settings, including recess, lunch, and bus.
• Supervise students during structured and unstructured time in designated school areas, including classrooms and playgrounds.
• Supervise students during periods of physical activities and maintain student safety during structured and unstructured time.
• Develop effective personal relationships with the children who require patience, empathy, and flexibility.
• Record and report data on all behavior and performance as instructed by the teacher.
• Note and report student frustration level and use calm, appropriate strategies.
• Give verbal or material positive reinforcers as dictated by the Behavioral Support Plan.
• Attend Professional Development when required for job performance.
• Be aware of education workshops offered outside the school system.
• Support students when out in the community, collect data, and support pragmatic language.
• Assist with bus duty arrival/departure.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

Year round employment. Reports to Executive Director or Educational Programming/Principal or Principal’s Designee.

• Josephine Dutra
• 800 Quaker Lane
• Warwick , Rhode Island 02818
• Phone:
• Email: administration