What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aid position at Three Rivers Treatment Center?
Helps with appropriate daily activities for children by :
o Understanding and maintaining therapeutic boundaries
o Using the level system, Fantastic 5, and Good Bucks positive behavioral system
o Actively engaging in classroom activities to assist teachers and support student learning.
o Keeps the learning environment clean and orderly by picking up learning materials, wiping tables and chairs, etc.
o Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Associate or bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
2 years of work experience with children or completed 2 years of coursework in a related field.
Proficient with Windows, Outlook, internet, MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Mental stamina to work positively with students for the length of scheduled workday.
Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor.
Sufficient critical thinking and judgment to handle crisis situations.
Ability to take supervision and correction constructively.
Experience :
Recent teaching assistance experience a plus
Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children's Residential Facilities
Licenses / Certificates :
Current CPR certification
Behavioral Management program
Within 60 calendar days of hire training specific to assigned student population and job duties as they relate to the academic and behavioral progress of students must be completed including :
o Autism Spectrum Disorder for Paraprofessionals : Providing Effective Instruction and Supports
o CIEES Ultimate Behavior Toolkit : What Works Modules
Successful completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment for certification as a paraprofessional within 180 days of hire is preferred
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