Teaching Assistant I - Crestwood

WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ALL TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS!

Job Summary

The Teaching Assistant I works with the Teacher and other school staff to maintain a positive classroom learning environment. This position supports the academic, emotional, and social growth of students by providing additional hands-on guidance that aid in the treatment and care of youth. The Teaching Assistant I receives mentorship from Teaching Assistant II and III staff and performs job requirements with significant guidance.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide hands-on support to individual students or groups of students requiring special education by reviewing and clarifying lessons and resources.
• Share observations of assigned student learning and behavior patterns with the classroom teacher to aid in the development of specialized teaching plans and learning experiences.
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional resources preparation.
• Utilize learned Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to effectively plan for the prevention of and manage behavioral crises.
• Provide direct classroom instruction in the event of a teacher’s absence.
• Work with team members to set, implement, and evaluate Individual Education Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Proactive Safety Plans.
• Monitor students in class, between classes, during recreation periods and field trips.
• Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated :

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 200 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

$18.00 Minimum pay rate, $24.80 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!

EOE / AA Disability / Veteran