What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teaching Assistant (1069) position at University Instructors?
Overview:
University Instructors, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead, change, and inspire students in the Auburn, WA area.
In the role of special education teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to serve students and help create inclusive and positive learning environments and experiences.
Successful applicants will be able to:
- Work under the direction of a teacher/administrator to assist students individually or in groups and help present or reinforce learning concepts.
- Support students in the behavior/skills room. Assist students who may be in distress, and help foster and reinforce positive social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
- Help prepare and maintain student records and reports, media inventory, filing and supporting various technology resources.
- Supervise student areas including hallways, classrooms, playgrounds, pickup/drop off and the lunchroom.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist teachers with instruction and activities within the classroom.
- Assist students with being included and involved with non-disabled peers.
- Assist students with building up their independent skills.
- Supervise conduct and behavior of students in both formal and informal areas on or about the school premises as assigned by the principal or supervisor.
- Utilize escalation prevention and de-escalation techniques.
- Assist students with the necessary self-help requirements such as changing, diapering, toileting help, tube feeding, etc., consistent with procedures prescribed with assigned program.
- Assist with implementation of IEPs and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Assist students with self-monitoring of behavior.
- Provide positive behavior support when student(s) complete requested tasks.
- Perform basic office, clerical, and instructional tasks such as recording and charting observed behaviors of a student.
- Assist student(s) with completing assigned schoolwork.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Compliance with all Board policies, rules, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in working with students in formal and informal activities and instructional settings.
- Course work in managing and attending to students with special needs.
- Specific course work or experience in reduction of aggression and self-injurious behaviors.
- Experience or training in restraint training.
- Ability to show flexibility and good judgment.
- Demonstrated skills in organization and time management.
- Ability to use excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, students, and community.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- High School diploma OR recognized equivalent
- Must have or be willing to obtain SafetyCares and/or Right Response training.
- Ability to maintain strong productive relationships with other employees, parents, and students.
- Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and program.
- Willingness to perform tasks as assigned.
Meet ONE of the following requirements:
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
- An associate’s degree (or higher) OR
- Completion and passage of a state or local academic assessment.
Employment Requirements – After Hire:
- Completion of New Employee Orientation within 30 days.
- Completion of online workplace training within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Washington State mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program training, by state-established timelines.
$27.40 hourly
Salary : $27
