Teaching Assistant - Prospect Center

About the role

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instructional activities as directed by the teacher, including direct instruction of students
• May assume responsibility for class when teacher is absent or unavailable
• Follows mobility, dining, and direct care protocols as directed by the teacher or therapist and as noted on individual fact sheets
• Assists with management needs of students, including performing duties related to activities of daily living (toileting, diapering, washing, tooth brushing), dress/undress, putting on/removing adaptive equipment, and setting up students’ learning environment
• Carries out therapeutic goals within classroom activities as directed by and in conjunction with the therapist, including systematic lifting and positioning of students and application and removal of equipment
• Records data and monitors student responses as directed by teacher or other team professionals
• Follows behavioral plans and intervention techniques for assigned students, as directed by teacher or school psychologist
• Communicates student information accurately and in a timely fashion to supervisor and/or appropriate team members; may be directed to communicate with parents verbally or in writing
• Participates in classroom dining program
• Remains alert and engaged for the entire shift to ensure proper supervision of students is maintained

Pay

Compensation range: $18.28 - $22.80 per hour