*$1.00 per hour bonus* ELD Teacher Assistant (English Language Development), full-time, 9 month posi

Park Hill School District • Kansas City, MO

416d • $35,568 - $35,568

About The Position

The ELD Teacher Assistant position is a full-time role focused on providing support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms, specifically assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students. The role involves adapting classroom activities, administering tests, and implementing IEP plans under the supervision of a teacher, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

Requirements

• A Missouri Substitute Certificate obtained through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Either 36 college credit hours or 20 hours of online instruction through Frontline or Kelly Education.
• Skills in adhering to safety practices and operating standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of instructional procedures, age-appropriate activities, and safety practices.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather data, and use job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with special needs students.
• Certification in first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Administers tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers in the classroom.
• Provides immediate general first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
• Assists with appropriate behavioral intervention techniques as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information related to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students in the building from class to class and to/from buses or cars to ensure safety.
• Implements plans designed by the IEP team for students with special conditions under the supervision of the assigned teacher.
• Maintains instructional materials and records to ensure availability and compliance with mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in various school environments to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives and ensure student success.
• Records daily and weekly logs for behaviors, academics, and prompts to ensure accurate information is kept on each student.

Benefits

• $1.00 per hour bonus paid twice a year on January 15th and June 15th.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed