TEACHER ASSISTANT - 1:1 PARA

Responsibilities:

1. Each Teacher Assistant is directly responsible for the welfare, activities, and program delivery of the students they are scheduled to work with.
2. Daily work assignments and schedules are coordinated by the Classroom Teacher.
3. Focus on creating positive outcomes for students who have trouble learning, or become frustrated easily unless learning opportunities are presented at their level and their efforts are continually reinforced.
4. Reinforce desired behavior in students, and follow the behavior plan; model appropriate social behavior and work attitudes.
5. Complete situation reports, restraint forms, and accident reports as needed.
6. Implement behavior plans, IEP goals, and document behavior data.
7. Inform teacher, clinicians, and team members of student concerns.
8. Care for the equipment and supplies in the classroom and recommend purchases for needed supplies to the teacher.
9. Follow all guidelines for building security and parking regulations; participate in activities as required.
10. Drive an agency van for class trips as requested or assigned (with valid driver’s license and approval).
11. During summer session, will accompany students in the pool during scheduled times.
12. Other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Qualifications:

1. Experience required: Preferred OMRDD experience. Valid Driver’s license preferred.
2. Education: High School Diploma; AA or BA preferred.
3. Behavior Management training will be required.
4. Special Skills: Ability to work with children with multiple disabilities.