Special Ed Teaching Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Elementary Teaching Assistant to join our team and inspire young minds. As an Elementary Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of students.

Responsibilities
· Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

· Communicates with teachers and other personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing ILPP objectives.

· Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

· Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.

· Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, cafeteria, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

· Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success.

· Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s activities.

· Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by ILPP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

· Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

· Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

· Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- Teaching certification or licensure
- Proficiency in lesson planning, classroom management, and curriculum development
- Strong understanding of childhood development principles
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Experience working with elementary school students, preferably in early childhood education and ESE
- Ability to manage student behavior effectively

-CPR Certified

-PCM Certified (Professional Crisis Management)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Special education school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Maitland, FL 32751 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maitland, FL 32751: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20