Therapeutic Journaling Teaching Assistant/Aide

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

3d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Journaling Teaching Assistant/Aide works with the Therapeutic Journaling Facilitator on teaching, behavior management, and supporting students’ success in the journaling program. The role supports students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges and helps foster creativity, inclusion, and a safe, positive learning environment. This position is onsite and reports to the Assistant Principal. The assistant prepares materials, supports students across classroom and other school settings, helps implement behavior and PBIS strategies, and monitors student safety and well-being. The role also includes maintaining student and behavior records, completing incident reports, performing clerical tasks, and operating classroom technology. The employee attends relevant meetings and training and performs other related duties as requested by the Therapeutic Journaling Facilitator and Principal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience working with students in an educational setting.
Ability to work with students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepare materials and collaborate with the Therapeutic Journaling Facilitator to address student support needs.
Monitor student behavior, help maintain classroom discipline, record behavior data, and assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation.
Help implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs), record behavior data, and complete incident reports when requested.
Monitor, oversee, and assist students during journaling activities in classrooms and other settings, including field trips and guest-speaker sessions.
Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students.
Attend meetings, training, and professional learning sessions to enhance professional skills and competencies.
Perform clerical tasks, maintain student progress records and files, write and file incident reports, check daily attendance, and make copies.
Develop classroom displays and instructional materials.
Maintain and operate computers, smartboards, and other classroom equipment.
Collaborate with teachers and other staff, incorporating information from parents, doctors, nurses, therapists, and others to understand and support students’ needs.
Monitor student safety, well-being, and attitudes, and encourage positive behavior and peer interactions.
Perform other related responsibilities as requested by the Therapeutic Journaling Facilitator and Principal.