Grade School Teaching Assistant

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Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant-NIS (Grades 3-5) - Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. - Title: Teacher Assistant - Reports To: Building Principal - Terms Of Employment: School Year Contract - NIS Teaching Assistant - Job Description - Definition: - Instructional work in assisting teachers with the supervision and instruction of students; all other related work as required by teachers and/or administrators. - Supervision - Works under the direct supervision of a teacher(s) and/or administrator. - Performs a variety of instructional duties according to prescribed procedures; uses some independent judgment in performing duties. - Job Environment - Work is performed in typical classroom/school conditions and/or in sub-separate special education classrooms. - May operate a computer and other office equipment. - Makes constant contacts, requiring perceptiveness and patience, with students; makes frequent contacts with parents and school personnel. - Under The Direction Of - The classroom teacher and/or administrator may be exposed to confidential student information. - Errors could result in personal injury and injury to students. - Essential Functions - Assists teachers in supervising students throughout the school day. - Under The Direction of the Classroom Teacher, BCBA, and/or Administrator, assists teachers in the following: - 1:1 or small group work with special education students ranging from sub-separate severe programs to moderate inclusion special education students. - Planning the lessons - Preparing materials - Assigning homework - Leading group activities - Monitoring progress of students - Maintaining detailed records and behavioral data on students - Following behavior and/or social plans as outlined - Attends teacher meetings and student meetings as requested. - Maintains confidentiality - Performs other similar or related duties as required or as situation dictates. - Qualifications/Skills - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with and develop relationships with students, teachers, school administration, and parents. - Demonstrate the patience required to work with students of different abilities who often struggle with the academic, social and/or behavioral expectations of the general classroom. - Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds. - Knowledge of technology-based activities that assist and facilitate student progress. - Maintain confidentiality, respecting the rights of students and families. - Evaluation: TBD depending on length of position - Citizenship, residency, or work visa required