Assistant Teacher

Oak Hill • Hebron, CT

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher, the Assistant Teacher plays a crucial role in supporting students' social and academic development. This position involves reinforcing lessons, fostering student engagement, and creating a supportive learning environment. The Assistant Teacher will model appropriate behaviors, encourage student independence, and implement prescribed behavioral management plans. Additionally, the role includes assisting students with self-care techniques, maintaining records, preparing materials, and supervising students during various activities, including field trips.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in achieving social and academic development.
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students.
• Assists in fostering student engagement, creating, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
• Model appropriate behaviors to assist students in developing appropriate social skills.
• Encourages student independence and implementing prescribed behavioral management plans.
• Assists students in learning self-care techniques, including toileting and personal hygiene, eating, dressing and other personal care tasks.
• Assists teachers with ongoing observation and documentation.
• Help teachers maintain records for student progress and program development.
• Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class.
• Supervise students during lunch or breaks, as well as in between classes and on field trips.
• Transport students on field trips.
• Assist students who may need additional help learning a specific concept.
• Assists in fostering student engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed