What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant (1971) position at The House of the Good Shepherd?
Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: The Teaching Assistant will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and under the general supervision of the Principal or Assistant Principal to assist in maintaining a safe and well planned educational environment and program.
Principle Assigned Responsibilities
Principle Assigned Responsibilities
- Reinforce the lesson plans of the day as delegated by the classroom teacher.
- Assist in the completion of daily classroom paperwork and documentation, and recording of data regarding data about performance and behavior of students.
- Assist in teaching lessons under the supervision of the classroom teacher and in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Assist in adapting instructional materials and supplies to meet the needs of the student.
- Assume responsibility of the class in the absence of the teacher.
- Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe classroom environment.
- Attend any meetings in place of the teacher when s/he is absent.
- Attend all Teaching Assistant meetings.
- Perform various child supervision duties such as: escorting a child to and from classes, provide appropriate supervision during various class periods.
- Substitute in other classrooms on an as needed basis per supervisory request.
- Participate in all House of the Good Shepherd and Tilton School required trainings.
- Ability learn and apply appropriate behavior management techniques acquired through Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
- All other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school administration during scheduled work hours.
- High School Diploma and 18 college credit hours.
- Completion of New York State Education Department (NYSED) Level I Teaching Assistant Certification within the first 90 days of employment at the Tilton School.
- Commitment to following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary Model.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized and efficient.
- Understanding of basic needs and development issues of children in a way that promotes growth and respects individuality.
- Asks age and developmentally appropriate questions and actively listens to children’s responses.
- Develops a warm, positive, nurturing relationship with each child.
- Follows mandated reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect.
- Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.
- Uses observations as a way to “get to know” children – their interests and developmental levels.
- Interacts with children during meal and snack times, promoting appropriate social behavior.
- Adapts activities and environments to meet the special needs and situations of individual children.
- CPR and First Aid is required.
- Valid New York State Driver’s license.
