What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
Job Purpose
The Teacher Assistant supports a Special Education Teacher in planning and implementing educational services for the patients. This position assists with daily activities in the classroom and special outings, maintains cleanliness and orderliness in the classrooms, and provides developmentally appropriate interaction and opportunities for success during all learning activities.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Plans, prepares, and implements daily classroom activities as they relate to the curriculum as well as assists with group activities and outings.
50%
Sets up and maintains learning environments by keeping toys, devices, supplies, cabinets sanitized and organized.
20%
Encourages team to strive for continuous improvement, delegates tasks appropriately, provides clear instructions, guidance, training, and mentoring.
15%
Completes required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
15%
Provides children with developmentally appropriate interaction and opportunities during learning activities.
50% (overlap)
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 1-year experience working with children with special needs in an educational classroom setting preferred. If currently employed at BCHC, the candidate must have a written recommendation provided by the supervisor. Must complete a Teacher Assistant Interview Questionnaire. Must exhibit initiative, flexibility, good ethical conduct, remain on task, have good communication skills, and work collaboratively with the team.
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
The Teacher Assistant supports a Special Education Teacher in planning and implementing educational services for the patients. This position assists with daily activities in the classroom and special outings, maintains cleanliness and orderliness in the classrooms, and provides developmentally appropriate interaction and opportunities for success during all learning activities.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Plans, prepares, and implements daily classroom activities as they relate to the curriculum as well as assists with group activities and outings.
50%
Sets up and maintains learning environments by keeping toys, devices, supplies, cabinets sanitized and organized.
20%
Encourages team to strive for continuous improvement, delegates tasks appropriately, provides clear instructions, guidance, training, and mentoring.
15%
Completes required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
15%
Provides children with developmentally appropriate interaction and opportunities during learning activities.
50% (overlap)
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 1-year experience working with children with special needs in an educational classroom setting preferred. If currently employed at BCHC, the candidate must have a written recommendation provided by the supervisor. Must complete a Teacher Assistant Interview Questionnaire. Must exhibit initiative, flexibility, good ethical conduct, remain on task, have good communication skills, and work collaboratively with the team.
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
- Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
