Educational Assistant - Special Educatio

About the Role

Tomorrow's Children is a residential treatment center with a school on grounds. There are two Educational Assistant positions available. Under the direction of the special education teacher, you will assist students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them without directly teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Utilize education behavioral programs in alignment with academic goals and IEP goals for each individual student, ensuring fidelity of the education program.
• Patiently support student learning and engagement through lessons and work time using trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
• Assume a supervisory role over students when the classroom teacher is out of the room.
• Communicate vital information regarding students to the teacher immediately and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of student-related information.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update documentation for each student, including classroom binders, student education portfolios, behavioral reports, interventions, attendance, and engagement records.
• Support testing and assessment taking as assigned.
• Organize and/or assist with planning special events, off-ground trips/field trips, and other outings.
• Ensure enrichment activities are available for all students.
• Keep and track inventory of school, classroom, and curriculum supplies; report low inventory for ordering.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and orderly classrooms and workspaces, ensuring they remain clutter-free for safety during escalation or crisis.
• Attend Education Meetings, Teacher Meetings, and other meetings as requested by Administration.
• Physically protect students in situations of imminent danger.
• Ensure training and certification are kept up to date, including Children's First Aid & CPR, Fire Safety, CCG, etc.
• Complete general cleaning duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a school setting preferred.