What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER AIDE 1:1 position at Andrus?
Responsibilities
Essential Duties of Teacher Aide
Assists the teacher in planning and preparing for daily instructions.
Supports the teacher in delivering classroom instruction
Supervises children to ensure safety
Is flexible, supportive, and accommodating in crisis or unplanned situations.
Knows and complies with agency standards regarding therapeutic crisis intervention and restraint.
Provides children with appropriate supervision at all times.
Adheres to school programming plan and routines.
Provides guidance and assistance needed to help children maintain their clothing, personal hygiene and personal possessions in a neat, clean, and orderly way.
Remains positively engaged with children at all times, throughout the workday.
Demonstrates understanding of the childs challenges and the role the Teacher Aide plays in the childs treatment plan.
Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates to follow through on plans.
Completes all paperwork requirements clearly, accurately and in a timely fashion.
Actively participates in training opportunities and supervisory discussions.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other duties necessary to ensure to smooth functioning of the classroom and school.
Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
Ability to adhere to our organizations core values and commitments
Essential Qualifications Of Teacher Aide
Minimum of HS diploma (or equivalent), required.
Willing to train the right candidate
Good Oral and Written Communication Skills.
Emotional Intelligence
Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs
Physical/Travel Requirements of Teacher Aide
Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lifts weights of up to 30lbs.
Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
Essential Duties of Teacher Aide
Assists the teacher in planning and preparing for daily instructions.
Supports the teacher in delivering classroom instruction
Supervises children to ensure safety
Is flexible, supportive, and accommodating in crisis or unplanned situations.
Knows and complies with agency standards regarding therapeutic crisis intervention and restraint.
Provides children with appropriate supervision at all times.
Adheres to school programming plan and routines.
Provides guidance and assistance needed to help children maintain their clothing, personal hygiene and personal possessions in a neat, clean, and orderly way.
Remains positively engaged with children at all times, throughout the workday.
Demonstrates understanding of the childs challenges and the role the Teacher Aide plays in the childs treatment plan.
Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates to follow through on plans.
Completes all paperwork requirements clearly, accurately and in a timely fashion.
Actively participates in training opportunities and supervisory discussions.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other duties necessary to ensure to smooth functioning of the classroom and school.
Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
Ability to adhere to our organizations core values and commitments
Essential Qualifications Of Teacher Aide
Minimum of HS diploma (or equivalent), required.
Willing to train the right candidate
Good Oral and Written Communication Skills.
Emotional Intelligence
Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs
Physical/Travel Requirements of Teacher Aide
Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lifts weights of up to 30lbs.
Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.