What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher Aide position at NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND?
Job Details
Job Location
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc - Baltimore, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School / GED
Salary Range
16.70 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Job Category
Education
Description
NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES
JOB DESCRIPTION
ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF
JOB TITLE : Academic Support Staff
DEPARTMENT : Youth In Transition (YIT) School
REPORTS TO : Program Support Coordinator
FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB : The Academic Support Staff fulfills one of two roles : (1) works directly under the supervision of the classroom teacher to help implement the instructional program. The duties and responsibilities of the Academic Support Staff include carrying out teacher-planned activities with students, assisting with classroom and outdoor supervision, and clerical work; or (2) provides supervision to assigned student(s) at all times, seeking coverage when needed, and recording data as required into the data tracking form.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Works with assigned student(s) and small groups of students in teacher planned instructional activities.
2. Collects and records instructional and behavioral data as requested by the teacher. Assists the teacher in maintaining the classroom management program and handling routine discipline.
3. Monitors students in time-out and the lunchroom.
4. Supervises students moving throughout the building in-between classes and transition times.
5. Arrives to work on time (7 : 45am to 2 : 45pm).
6. Reports to assigned classroom and awaits student arrival. While waiting for student arrival, assist in daily classroom preparation (make copies, prepare point sheets, etc.).
7. Assists the classroom teacher with daily lesson, score, check, and record grades. All staff should be actively engaged in lessons.
8. Alerts teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
9. Exhibits ability and willingness to utilize approved / behavior management techniques, including physical intervention when required.
10. Meets with teacher in assigned classroom to discuss events of the day after all students have left for the school day.
11. Performs other duties necessary as assigned / requested by teacher / administration to enhance the environment of our school.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Meets and greets assigned student at the entrance door in the mornings.
2. Escorts student to cafeteria for breakfast and sits next to or be within six feet of the student.
3. Sits next to the student in the classroom and assists the student with his / her class work as needed.
4. Escorts student to their destinations (bathroom, change of class, field trips, etc.).
5. Records and documents the students maladaptive behaviors.
6. Monitors students weekly point sheet and is directly involved in the development and implementation of the students behavior management plans.
7. Plans age-appropriate activities for the student that will assist him / her with de-escalating (e.g., walk around building, listening to music, time out).
8. Never accompanies student off school grounds without permission from an administrative staff.
9. Maintains an awareness of the students behavior and habits and the triggers that contribute to distributive responses.
10. Escorts student to his / her transportation at dismissal time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
- Four-year degree from an accredited college a plus. Experience may be substituted for degree.
- At least two years experience working in a school setting with students with special needs.
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Salary : $17
