Teacher Assistant 7:45 to 3:45 (schedule)

Vista Del Mar•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant – Non-Public School (NPS) - Vista School is responsible for assisting the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children/adolescents. Adhering to the following standards of professionalism: Being on time as scheduled signing in upon arrival, and when leaving each day, notifying immediate supervisor and signing out; b) Upon arrival to work, checking in with immediate supervisor (teacher) for daily briefing. Presenting a positive attitude toward work by demonstrating effort and initiative. Working effectively with the teacher and other school staff by maintaining effective communication regarding students and other work-related matters and assisting to maintain consistent behavior management programs and matters related to academic curriculum. Demonstrating an understanding of the Special Education population and continuing to develop skills and knowledge in working with Special Education students. Attending required meeting, in-services, and trainings for continued professional growth. Relating to co-workers professionally and helping to maintain staff morale; Handling anger appropriately and not engaging in power struggles. Modeling the appropriate behavior that is expected of us as well as the students; Establishing and maintaining clear and appropriate physical and verbal boundaries with the students; Maintaining the confidentiality of every student. Being timely, accurate, and inclusive in the following areas of documentation: Submission of UOR’s and Incident Reports when needed. Collection of data for Treatment Plan Reviews, NPS Progress Reports, and other data regarding students as needed, and assisting the teacher in assembling reports. Consistently and accurately maintain Class Attendance Record, Student Store information, confidential student files/documents, and other classroom files. Issuing and completing point sheets; Ordering and maintaining inventory of classroom supplies and forms/documents needed. Daily communication forms with the necessary staff when needed. Writing in a neat and professional manner. Demonstrating competency in the following areas of instruction. Driving will be required on occasions.

Requirements

Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others
Ability to interrupt physical altercations among students and administer CPR/First Aid
May be required to obtain a Class B driver’s license
BA required - 30 days to receive credentials

Nice To Haves

Experience with emotionally disturbed/autistic children and adolescents preferred
Some classrooms or recreational experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems
Adhering to standards of professionalism
Checking in with immediate supervisor for daily briefing
Maintaining effective communication regarding students and other work-related matters
Assisting to maintain consistent behavior management programs and matters related to academic curriculum
Demonstrating an understanding of the Special Education population
Attending required meeting, in-services, and trainings for continued professional growth
Relating to co-workers professionally and helping to maintain staff morale
Handling anger appropriately and not engaging in power struggles
Modeling the appropriate behavior that is expected of us as well as the students
Establishing and maintaining clear and appropriate physical and verbal boundaries with the students
Maintaining the confidentiality of every student
Submission of UOR’s and Incident Reports when needed
Collection of data for Treatment Plan Reviews, NPS Progress Reports, and other data regarding students as needed, and assisting the teacher in assembling reports
Consistently and accurately maintain Class Attendance Record, Student Store information, confidential student files/documents, and other classroom files
Issuing and completing point sheets
Ordering and maintaining inventory of classroom supplies and forms/documents needed
Daily communication forms with the necessary staff when needed
Demonstrating competency in the areas of instruction
Driving will be required on occasions