Teacher Assistant - Adult Program

About the role

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

Responsibilities

• Support student growth in each of the four core goals of The Monarch School
• Aid students in understanding subject matter
• Provide skills required for programmed lessons and purposeful training for the classroom assigned
• Implement The Monarch School methodology with special emphasis on the development of students' self-regulation, executive functioning, relationship development, and academic competence
• Support instructional expectations provided by a teacher of record
• Carry out the instructional and therapeutic programs under the supervision of the professional educators and therapeutic team
• Prepare, use, and maintain instructional materials and equipment
• Assist with teacher planned activities, exercises, and drills
• Maintain student records
• Support students with self-care activities
• Participate in planned in-service and professional growth activities
• Supervise students at all times
• Set yearly goals and allow Program Director to coach him/her in the attainment of those goals
• Attend all faculty meetings and student events as directed
• Attend annual faculty overnight retreat required

Requirements

Preferred undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or related field (or in progress)

Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults

Skills

• Demonstrate cooperative team skills and be collaborative
• Enthusiastically support the Advancement office by introducing friends to the school and supporting events throughout the year by attendance
• Support and model the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions