Teacher Assistant, full time

Jamestown School Department•Jamestown, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires work of an instructional nature in a classroom setting with individuals and/or small groups of students, some of whom may have mental, physical and/or emotional disabilities. The primary duty of the Teacher Assistant is to assist in student learning and behavior management by carrying out duties deemed necessary by the immediate Supervisor or Administrator.

Requirements

Ability to work with students and educators in a sensitive and effective manner

Responsibilities

Working with small groups of children with special needs
Facilitating behavior intervention plans
Assisting in academic support in one-on-one and small group situations to support and facilitate learning
Developing an effective relationship with children having special needs
Maintaining accurate records
Reproducing and maintaining files of learning materials for use in the classroom
Understanding and following oral and written instructions
Learning assigned duties readily and adhering to prescribed classroom procedures
Performing related work as required
Carrying out duties deemed necessary by the immediate Administrator or Supervisor such as: lunch/recess duty; reasonable classroom coverage; small group work with children; inventories; correcting papers; assisting in carrying out PT/OT programs under the supervision of licensed therapists (when necessary)
Performing other duties as assigned by the building administrator