Classroom Assistant

CHC•Palo Alto, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Assistant supports the Teacher in preparing and presenting lessons, preparing classroom materials and activities, and preparing reports. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the role also documents and distributes team, conference, and parent notes during meetings and as needed. The Classroom Assistant supports students’ academic and behavioral needs, helps implement the schoolwide Positive Behavior Training management system at the classroom level, and contributes to effective program delivery when team members are absent. The position works Monday through Friday in Palo Alto and is a non-exempt, hourly, full-time role. The Classroom Assistant supervises students during lunch, transitions, and recess; completes daily attendance reporting; and supports the daily administration of student medications. The role also requires following school policies, the California Educational Code, CHC’s Employee Handbook, child abuse and neglect reporting law, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of and/or classroom teaching experience with children with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team.
Basic computer skills for email communication and preparing documents using a word processor.
Ability to undergo training and implement the Pro-ACT crisis management system.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods for instruction and supervision.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in fields related to childcare, education, or mental health is preferred.
A B.A. in a field related to childcare, education, or mental health is preferred.
Experience working with students with learning or behavioral challenges is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in preparing and presenting lessons.
Assist the Behavior Specialist with monitoring the schoolwide Positive Behavior Training (PBT) management system at the classroom level.
Fulfill absent team members’ responsibilities as necessary for effective program delivery.
Instruct individuals and small groups of students in academic or behavioral areas as directed by the classroom teacher and Behavior Specialist.
Prepare materials, activities, and reports in conjunction with the teacher or Behavior Specialist.
Plan and deliver weekly whole-group elective lessons.
Attend and participate in weekly staff, team, and CA meetings.
Attend special education instructional and mental health training seminars or other training sessions as directed by the Academic Program Manager.
Supervise students during lunch, class transitions, and recess.
Complete daily student attendance reporting.
Support the daily administration of student medications.
Document and distribute team notes, conference notes, and parent notes during meetings and as needed.
Carry out school policies and procedures and adhere to the California Educational Code, CHC Employee Handbook, and Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law.
Protect the confidentiality of clients, students, and families.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.