What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Aide position at USMS?
Incumbent works closely with the teacher, counseling and behavior specialist staff and follows detailed instruction and/or established practices and procedures. Uses judgment and initiative in performing job duties and works with a variety of students with moderate or severe medical and physical disabilities or behavior disorders.
- Assists in direct instruction of students, including:
o Social emotional regulation and communication skills.
o Vocational skills, job- and work-related tasks.
o Academics—reading, writing, math concepts.
- Provides specialized assistance to a specific student and/or classroom for students identified as having a social-emotional and/or behavioral issue.
- Assists with implementation of classroom behavior strategies and interventions and/or individual student accommodations, modifications and/or behavior intervention plans as indicated in an Individual Education Plan (IEP), classroom plan and/or other guidelines.
- Observes students’ mental and physical health; refer serious concerns or problems to credentialed staff.
- Assists and monitors students with various physical and instructional-related equipment such as computers, tablets, ELMO software, playground equipment and physical therapy equipment.
Requirements
Ø Minimum of Associate’s Degree ( Bachelor's Degree preferred)
Ø 1 years' experience working with school-age students
Ø Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner with all team members
Ø Ability to use classroom educational materials and methods following IEP goals and strategies
Ø Organizational skills to perform duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23