1:1 Teacher Assistant

South Kingstown Public Schools•Wakefield, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

South Kingstown Schools seeks a highly qualified and knowledgeable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student with disabilities. The assistant provides direct instructional, physical, social-emotional, behavioral, and other support under the supervision and direction of certified staff. The role assists instructional staff in implementing academic or specialized plans and programs, performs non-instructional tasks that support teaching and learning, and supervises students in classrooms and other school locations. The assistant works individually with a student or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher, and collaborates with school staff to provide instructional assistance, classroom support, and other direct services. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the classroom Program Teacher or service provider. The position may also include support for personal care, daily living skills, behavior plans, health care plans, and community-based job placements. The district provides professional development in specified areas, and all 1:1 Teaching Assistants must complete the online BRIDGE-RI courses to demonstrate awareness of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency, or an associate's degree or higher.
Successfully pass the ParaPathways Assessment.
Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, or complete a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), or obtain an associate's degree or higher.
Complete the online BRIDGE-RI courses to exhibit awareness of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate, complete records and files required by law, district policy, and procedures.
Work with children in a sensitive and effective manner and demonstrate patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment with students, teachers, administrators, coworkers, and parents.
Communicate effectively and use interpersonal skills with students, families, colleagues, and other professionals.
Learn assigned duties readily, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and adhere to classroom and student procedures and established protocols.
Follow health and safety practices and procedures to assure student health and safety.
Work as a collegial partner with other professionals and take initiative and be proactive.
Understand the specific disabilities of the students with whom the employee will work.
Establish supportive relationships with students with and without disabilities while fostering student independence.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professional ethics.
Use office and school equipment and technology tools such as email and educational apps.
Implement SafetyCares techniques, behavior management techniques, and job coaching after appropriate training when required.
Employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Support and supervise the student's arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess as assigned by the building principal.
Organize materials for groups or students, set up learning stations and activity centers, supervise students while working, and assist students who are having difficulty.
Support the student in gaining academic and functional skills under the supervision of classroom or program teachers.
Work directly with the student individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
Assist in collecting data to monitor student growth and skill development.
Support student de-escalation during crisis situations.
Assist with physical tasks and daily living skills, including eating and drinking, dressing and undressing outerwear, moving between rooms, using the bathroom, handwashing, diaper changing, and other personal care needs.
Provide job coaching for students age 14 and older who participate in community-based placements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator, principal, or designee.
Participate in district-offered professional development opportunities.
Follow and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Health Care Plans when applicable.
Reinforce school and classroom rules, encourage appropriate behavior, and help the student understand inappropriate behavior.
Assist teachers in supervising learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing student assistance and learning support as needed.
Maintain Safety Cares certification.
Complete Medicaid logs as directed for the individual student.