Teaching Assistant, Mount Pleasant Academy

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

5d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

TEACHING ASSISTANT, EARLY CHILDHOOD. Dynamic treatment program for children seeks experienced, certified teaching assistant to work with students ages 5-7 in a self-contained classroom as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Mount Pleasant Academy., the state’s premiere treatment facility for children with psychiatric challenges, is looking to expand its treatment team of educators, psychologists, speech and occupational therapists, nursing and psychiatry to provide comprehensive services for our students. The ideal candidate will possess Teaching Assistant certification and have significant experience working with children with special needs. This is a 225-day position, full-time with benefits.

Requirements

16-11.2-2. General qualifications of Teacher Assistants
No person shall be employed as a Teacher Assistant in any school supported in whole or in part by public funds unless he or she shall:
Be of good character as verified by the employer;
Hold a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma or demonstrate literacy skills (including reading, writing, speaking and mathematics) necessary to work with teachers and students;
For any person hired after January 1, 1999, complete a training program in compliance with the Teacher Assistant program standards developed by the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to § 16-11.2-1. The training program shall not be required of those persons employed as a Teacher Assistant in another Rhode Island school district prior to January 1, 1999, those who hold certification as a Teacher Assistant in another state, or those who hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards developed by the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education.
For those employed as a Teaching Assistant prior to January 1, 1999, Associates degree in Human Services, Education, or similar field required.
Experience with ED/BD children and children with autism
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to communicate effectively.