The Rhode Island Auditory Program in the Foster School Department is currently accepting applications for a teacher assistant for the summer program. The position is part time, Tuesday - Thursday, running from July 9, 2024 to August 1, 2024, POSITION: Special Education Instructional Teacher Assistant - RI Auditory Oral ProgramREPORT TO: RI Auditory Oral Program Director and Classroom TeacherFUNCTION: To work as part of an instructional team to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in classroom and individual settings. Work in conjunction with teachers and related services personnel and assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure high levels of learning and performance for identified students consistent with the mission of the district and goals of the school.SALARY: As Per Non-Certified ContractRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Assist teachers with the implementation of specialized auditory-oral programming for children who are deaf or hard of hearing who benefit from hearing technology to listen and talk as their primary way of communicating and learning;Provide support with student’s personal and school issued HAT (Hearing Assistive Technology) systemsProvide individual and small group instruction using a variety of appropriate instructional strategies, techniques and language that are developed, directed, and supervised by teachers and other professional staff to support student’s needs as deemed appropriate by the instructional team.Gather, maintain and monitor data about progress, achievement, and behavior of individual students.Identify behaviors and cognitive processing that interfere with learning and implement strategies to prevent and/or support positive social and academic behaviors. Provide, as needed, safe and therapeutic Crisis Intervention, including the accurate completion of all required documentation and follow-up activities. Assist the teacher in creating a climate of acceptance in facilitating social/emotional needs of a diverse learning population (promoting friendships, reducing bullying, etc.).Assist the teacher in planning, modification, and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within the classroom and the expanded school environment with diverse academic needs related to meeting grade level standards.Use basic and student specific educational technology and assist students with the use of technology.Reinforce and foster identified opportunities to generalize skills within the classroom and expanded school environment.Support teacher(s) with tasks such as copying, filing, and producing classroom/school materials.Provide, if needed, instructional and/or physical assistance in personal care routines (including toileting, hygiene and dressing).Supervise students as needed before and after schoolMaintain confidentiality of students and support the teacher Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professional ethics.Use a cooperative approach by working as an effective team member (sharing strategies, techniques and materials).Use effective communication skills with students, colleagues, families and related agencies (spoken, written and non-verbal).Perform the functions of the position in accordance with the RI Professional Code of Conduct.Perform the functions of the position in accordance with all laws, regulations, school district policies, mission of the district, school-based plans, and administrative priorities.Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher, school and district administrators.