What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide position at Gateway-Longview, Inc.?
Job Title: Teacher Aide Department: Therapeutic Preschool
Department Description:
Gateway Longview’s Educational Services supports Pre-K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. The goal of the program is to support the needs of individual students as they integrate back to traditional classrooms, or, to support their goal of graduation.
Gateway-Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Compensation
$17.00 per hour
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the effective team management of behavior of students in assigned class, and to the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Assure that methods of intervention with students are employed in a therapeutic manner and are responsive to individual student's Individual Education/Treatment Plan.
- Assure that necessary information regarding student is communicated to involved staff in a timely manner.
- Support and enhance teacher's instructional efforts by providing individual and small group tutoring. Assist teacher in preparation of curriculum materials.
- Perform other duties (such as maintaining decorative bulletin boards, organizing and supervising special activities, providing transportation of students as needed, assisting in outreach to parents) as assigned.
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation of significant incidents.
- Teacher Assistant: All of the above accountabilities, plus:
- Assist teacher in development and implementation of lesson plans
- Assist teacher in effective group and individual instruction
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
- Ability to physically restrain
- Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
- Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Pertinent experience and/or training
- Valid New York State driver’s license
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
Salary : $17
