Teacher Assistant

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS•Springfield, MO

6d•$36,163 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher assistant position at The Arc is unlike any other! We provide our students with a one-on-one staff to student ratio for optimal success. You will have the opportunity to assist students as they go far beyond what they ever imagined what they could do scholastically. The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. The Teacher Assistant (TA) is responsible for implementing the individualized instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop language, academic and appropriate social and behavioral skills. Students in these areas are prone to exhibiting physical aggression as well as sensory and/or communication challenges.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Experience working with Special Education Populations.
Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
High School Diploma from an accredited school.
Experience working with Special Education Populations.

Nice To Haves

A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license

Responsibilities

Day-to-day implementation of lesson plans, individual/group supervision, social skills and activities, and data collection.
Implementation of the individualized instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop language, academic and appropriate social and behavioral skills.
Day to day implementation of academic lesson plans, individual and group supervision of assigned children, discrete trail training, social skill lessons, leisure activities, activities scheduled, self-help skills, motor lab, sensory exercises, classroom electives, personal hygiene, and data collection on the aforementioned areas.
Implement Academic Lesson Plans and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – based therapy programs under the direction and supervision of the Teacher and BCBA.
Deliver of 1:1 ABA – based therapy to students.
Take precise and accurate data on academic and ABA-based programs.
Complete current programs during Discrete Trial Training session.
Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for all students.
Assist with daily self-help skills, including hygiene, with students when necessary.
Interact with students whenever and however appropriate.
Provide necessary communication amongst Teacher and BCBA regarding updates, questions, concerns, behavior plans, etc.
Participate during in-service days.
Abide by all policies and procedures.
Discuss with the Teacher daily procedures regarding the schedule, morning news, correcting papers, newsletter, incidents, outings, staffing, etc.
Observe the Teacher and model his/her or model the Teacher’s vocabulary and learn class rules (e.g., work then rewards; use directed choices; avoid power struggles, etc.).
Work one-on-one with children as directed by Teacher.
Never leave children unattended.
Report all behavior problems to the Teacher and BCBA.
Be observant, report all unusual circumstances, incidences, or situations/accidents to the Teacher.
Check with the Teacher about each child in your class.
Get to know what each child is capable of and learn the Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and programming for each child in class.
Escort children to class and off campus activities and assist the Teacher of that class.
Report suspected abuse or neglect to the Director and appropriate authorities as a Mandated Reporter.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Report and record observations.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs., and pull and push items.
Pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, Behavior Intervention training/Mandt, and ABA.
Maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.
Work with the BCBA, Teacher, Director, and Assistant Director as a team to develop interventions.
Work independently and as part of a group.
Think and act quickly and use good/sound judgement.
Manage and participate in crises situations.
Complete other duties as assigned.