Assistant Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of experience in a classroom setting required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the supervising teacher, plan and implement instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP and rehabilitation and treatment plan, using strategies for academic and behavioral success.
• Complete instructional-related duties assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.
• Implement behavioral protocols and assignments during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Participate in and contribute professionally and collegially to in-service training and staff meetings.
• Provide support and leadership for curricular and extracurricular activities that promote a positive Fairmount Rehabilitation Program experience.
• Assist with implementing technology in instructional design and delivery as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Identify changes in students’ physical, health, or emotional status and report them to the nurse.
• Perform direct-care duties, including assisting with arrival and dismissal, hygiene and dressing needs, daily schedules and communication needs, and meals.
• Assist with programmatic and clerical functions, including arranging patient transportation, organizing therapeutic outings, and setting up, maintaining, and cleaning patient treatment areas before and after treatment sessions.
• Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management when the supervising teacher is absent.
• Cover Rehabilitation Aide/Tech duties as needed.