Certified Teacher Assistant

Primary Duties & Essential Functions

• Knows basic communication skills needed to function in the classroom.
• Knows the role of technology in the classroom.
• Understands how to support and assist students with special needs in the classroom.
• Communicates effectively with education staff and other agency staff as needed to provide feedback on management issues.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training as required by supervisor.
• Assists in residential units in AM before school, as assigned.
• Makes sure classroom transitions, hallways, and restrooms are monitored.
• Supervises assigned students on field trips, at assemblies, in cafeteria, detention, and other areas/events during the school day as assigned.
• Guides and supports assigned students in classroom activities as assigned and supervised by teacher.
• Aids assigned students in the use of available instructional resources as assigned and supervised by teacher.
• Proctors exams and quizzes.
• Assumes other responsibilities that belong to all education staff members such as participation in the behavior management program, insuring the health, safety and supervision of students, and enforcing the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.

Education And Requirements

• High School Diploma/Equivalency required.
• Experience in school setting preferred.
• Must have NYS CTA certification.
• Maintains current certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Knowledgeable on assisting students with disabilities or special needs.
• Demonstrated Classroom management skills, preferred.

Pay

$19.00- $19.27 per hour.

About the Role

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community.

Benefits

Vanderheyden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Schedule

12-month position.