Teacher Assistant - Special Education (ELC, The Grace and Carter Schools)

Duties

• Assists teacher in supporting the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students educational, functional, and therapeutic needs as dictated in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Provides individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students under the supervision of special education teacher
• Supports career exploration, work experience and job skills development at community-based learning sites
• Utilizes and maintains a wide variety of technology and assistive communication devices for students
• Aids in the development and implementation of vocational routines (onsite and offsite), community service projects and special events
• Implements equipment, sensory, mobility and self-care plans (toileting) per students needs
• Maintains and cares for all classroom/school equipment
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Actively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independently
• Assists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergencies

Requirements

• High school or general equivalency diploma
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education and passage of the ParaPro Assessment, or ability to obtain
• Two (2) exceptions to this requirement: Certification as a Teacher Assistant in another state. Associate or bachelors degree
• Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a school
• Utilize the computer (10-20%) of the time and other office equipment
• Sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Bend, stoop, squat, push and pull (50-75% of the time)
• Lift, push, pull up to 35 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another staff member or adaptive equipment
• Kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally (1- 3% of the time)
• Physically able to position physical/occupational therapy equipment, splints, etc.

Benefits

• Full-time Employees Receive Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and MORE
• $18.00 to $21.55 per hour