TST Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students in both general and special education settings under the direction of teachers and support staff.
• Aid teachers in implementing instructional activities, interventions, accommodations, and modifications to meet individual student needs.
• Support students individually and in small groups to reinforce classroom instruction and promote academic success.
• Assist with classroom management by encouraging positive behavior, reinforcing expectations, and maintaining a structured learning environment.
• Supervise students during classrooms, hallways, lunch, recess (if applicable), arrival, dismissal, and other school activities to ensure student safety.
• Aid with organization, assignment completion, study skills, and use of instructional technology.
• Collaborate with teachers, intervention staff, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information in accordance with school policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, professional development, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents (as directed), and school staff.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Cognitive Demands

• Supervision of multiple secondary students in a variety of school settings.
• Establishing routines and reinforcing classroom procedures.
• Sustaining academic and behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Adapting to changing student needs and classroom priorities.
• Participating in continuous professional development.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift, move, or carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently stand and walk throughout the school day.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, or reach while assisting students.
• Assist with student supervision in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, and outdoor areas.
• Withstand moderate noise levels throughout the school environment.
• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary.
• Assist or support students with mobility or other physical needs, as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or completion of college coursework in education, child development, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with middle school or high school students in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with adolescents while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction while working independently when appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and/or First Aid/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain, if required.