SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM AIDE – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

The Role

Teaching Assistants are offered on-going training and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.
• Obtain Initial Teaching Assistant Certification within the first 120 days of employment or within 120 days after transferring into this position.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher to conduct basic instructional activities and help with student safety and supervision.
• Attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the program’s needs to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.
• Absorb and implement outlined behavior support plans & physical restraint plans.
• Supervise children during classroom activities.
• Assist students in all daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members.
• Other duties as assigned.