What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Woonsocket Education Department?
Follows established Individual Educational Plans to improve socially significant behaviors under the supervision of the Teacher and Building Principal/Special Education Director.
Responsibilities:
Incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of on-going activities, as appropriate
Facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
Communicates with students’ parents via communication log
Maintains a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner
Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers
Schedules activities as directed
Reviews progress on IEP goals
Participates in writing students’ progress reports
Updates students’ guidelines
Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
May need assistance with toileting and lifting
Student may have behavior issues, medical conditions, work completion, elopement risks, aggression, and need de-escalation.
Reliable and consistent attendance
Help facilitate communication and social emotional skills.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE) or willingness to complete the course within 3 months of hire.
AS or BS degree preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.88 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
