Teacher Assistant

The Fedcap Group•Austin, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We are immediately hiring in Austin, Texas! Join us at Easterseals Lonestar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional at Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School (Greenleaf NCS). The Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional will be an employee of Easterseals Lonestar, working full-time at Greenleaf NCS to support students enrolled in the public-school partnership transition program. The position is year-round, Monday through Friday. Students in the program follow the Austin ISD school calendar. While students are not in session, the Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional will continue to perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to clerical tasks, special projects, assisting in summer programming, and supporting students with summer employment. Hours over the summer may vary.

Requirements

High School education, some college, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience working with students in a school setting or with individuals with autism and other neurodiversities is strongly preferred
Upon hire, based on their experience and education, the candidate will complete training provided by Easterseals Lonestar or other agencies as appropriate

Responsibilities

Work with individual students with disabilities or groups of students in a variety of settings at the GNCS site as well as in the community
Collaborate with Lead Teacher to implement student IEP services with fidelity and consistency
At the direction of the teacher, gather and maintain data on student progress on IEP goals
Supervise and monitor students in the classroom and other areas at GNCS site
Assists students physically as needed, meet students’ individual medical needs, and assist students with physical functions as needed
Provide individual assistance to students in lessons, projects, and in making progress on personal IEP goals
Assist or take the lead in delivering classroom instruction
Facilitate group recreational activities
Help foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Provides first aid as necessary
Assist in managing student behavior and implementing behavior plans as needed.
Assist the teacher with clerical tasks as needed
Operate classroom/facility equipment and technology
Assist cleaning classrooms, eating areas, or other areas of GNCS facility
Communicate with Lead teacher and other GNCS staff of individual students’ special needs or problems
Be a positive role model for students and support the Greenleaf NCS mission
Support professional growth of colleagues by sharing information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
Establish and maintain open communication with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information