Virtual Teacher's Aide

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5•Edinboro, PA

11d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports virtual learning assignments and activities for pre-school or school-aged students. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher in integrating students into the school day, implementing academic and social programs, and supporting students with their remote learning needs. The aide will also partner with parents and teachers, perform administrative and instructional support duties, and serve as a positive role model. Confidentiality and adherence to virtual teaching guidelines are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrable proficiency in computer skills including the ability to work with multiple types of devices, peripheral accessories and software programs (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.).
Successful candidate will be evaluated through a live assessment to ensure proficiency as a requirement of the position.
Strong technology skills for supporting the use of online educational tools and applications.
Written language, technology skill, and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and families is required.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Must follow all appropriate telework/virtual teaching guidelines and procedures as identified.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Must be flexible and able to tolerate many situations and personalities.
Must have reliable and adequate internet connectivity at home should the position require the employee to work remotely.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree
Experience in an educational setting

Responsibilities

Supervise children virtually and ensure student safety by following all health and safety guidelines.
Assist the classroom teacher to include the students in all aspects of the school day.
Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team.
Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team.
Implement behavior plans as developed by the team.
Assist students with logging on to remote classes, engaging with teachers and classmates virtually, adhering to remote learning schedules, and troubleshooting hardware or connectivity issues.
Partner with parents and remote teachers to understand each child's needs in a remote environment.
Perform administrative, record keeping, and instructional support duties as required by the teacher or support professional.
Carry out instructional, technical, behavioral, or therapeutic activities as prescribed and supervised by the teacher or support professional.
Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech and attitude.
Participate in staff meetings and training as needed.
Maintain highest degree of confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.