What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at The Boston Higashi School?
JOB GOAL: To assist and support special education classroom teachers with the academic needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The academic assistant position will contribute to a wide-range of teaching and learning activities that enhance academic learning for all students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Discuss assigned duties with lead teachers in order to contribute to instructional efforts.
- Support teachers in gathering data to monitor student progress through a range of assessment activities.
- Instruct children individually or in small groups within the academic lessons in accordance with students’ individual educational plans as directed by the special education teacher.
- Responsible for direct care for individual students as needed
- Participate in all student activities including: extensive physical exercise, and other various forms of exercise including lifting, standing, squatting and jogging one to three miles daily.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yard and gymnasium or on field trips, or other areas as needed under the direction of the special education teacher.
- Assist special education classroom teacher with preparation of materials needed for MCAS-Alternate Assessment, as well as inputting student data and assist in compiling student work as evidence of progress toward specified standards.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations as directed by education staff.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of the school team in order to support student learning.
- Assist and participate in the Boston Higashi School special events.
- Comply with Boston Higashi School policies and procedures, and maintain respectful relationships with staff and other individuals involved with the students.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, co-workers and others and act as a positive role model for all students at all times.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and other team Supervisors.
- To work during the four Higashi vacation programs, leading groups of students through various activities and field trips.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess Associate’s Degree within related field
Be able to work in a multicultural environment
Be able to take direction as assigned
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Possess a high degree of energy and physical stamina