TEACHER ASSISTANT/DRIVER

Reports to:

Principal, Teacher and Transportation Coordinator

Employment Status: 10- month position

Performance expectations and responsibilities:

It is the expectation and responsibility of ACES Teacher Assistant/Drivers to model the ACES Beliefs.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Provides oral and written feedback on classroom activities and lessons
• Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
• Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system
• Conducts, under supervision, individual and small group instruction in a variety of settings for assigned students
• Assists in appropriate student communication and social skill development
• Assists in the reinforcement of classroom therapeutic goals when assigned
• Supports instruction with assistive and adaptive instructional technology

Knowledge

• Is able to support the teacher in large and small group instruction in a variety of settings
• Maintains a current knowledge of each students special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
• Participates in content area training
• Participates in behavior management training for large and small group instruction
• Achieves proficient skill in the use of technology as an instructional tool in the classroom

Learning Climate

• Assists teacher in maintaining an environment conducive to learning
• Fosters a sense of self worth and independence in students
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment

Classroom Environment

• Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
• Assists with student supervision and/or feeding during lunch
• Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group
• Charts student progress as required by the teacher
• Keeps current all required forms and documents

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental Strategies

• Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
• Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policies and procedures
• Assists in toileting and bathroom supervision where necessary

Communication

• Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
• Notifies the principal and transportation coordinator of an absence due to illness in a timely manner
• Implements or assists with established behavior management system

Team Responsibilities

• Participates in staff meetings as required
• Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation and on-going professional improvement

Transportation Knowledge

• Has knowledge of relevant CT laws and regulations
• Is familiar with the transportation and equipment needs of special needs students
• Has knowledge of emergency and accident procedures as referenced in driver handbook

Transportation Responsibilities

• Completes all required training courses in a timely manner
• Maintains current license and physical examination requirements
• Demonstrates safe driving practices
• Reports all student behavior problems occurring during transportation to Principal in a timely manner
• Assists parents/guardians and/or staff in loading and unloading of students
• Establishes and maintains a professional, courteous relationship with the student and family members
• Maintains a safe environment for students
• Reports all accidents immediately to the Transportation Department and completes appropriate forms to be submitted to Human Resources office within 24 hours
• Reports all mechanical problems to the Transportation Department in a timely manner
• Maintains security for the radio and assigned credit card or speed pass
• Completes and hands in pre-trip forms daily
• Maintains a clean vehicle interior and exterior
• Assures appropriate equipment remains in the vehicle (snow brush, fire extinguisher, first aid kit)
• Maintains appropriate radio transmissions and communications
• Maintains the established behavior management system while transporting students
• Adheres to practices/policies as outlined by the Transportation Coordinator
• Refrain from use of cell phones, except in case of emergencies when radios are not working

The successful candidate will have occasional assignments at ACES @ Ansonia Middle School.

Qualifications:

High school diploma required, college degree preferred

Experience working with students/special needs students desirable

Required CT drivers license with appropriate endorsements

External Candidates may apply online at www.aces.org.

Internal candidates may apply via the Careers at ACES link on Interfaces.

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