Teacher Assistant

Position: Teacher Assistant

School: Frank WardStrong Middle School

Salary/Wage: Per Support Staff Professional Agreement Salary Schedule; 10 month, 32.5hours/week (benefits including health, dental, vision, life, pension)

Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Student Services and Special Education

Qualifications:

• 60 College Credits or Associates Degree/Successful completion of paraprofessional assessment
• Basic clerical skills (i.e. typing, filing, copying)
• First Aid/CPR training and certification preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education finds appropriate and acceptable for the position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support/assistance to an individual student, small group, or a classroom in either regular or special education environments. Assistance may be specific to a student's individual plan, targeted towards specific group needs, or general classroom assistance that helps students access learning.
• Provide support and assistance to students(s) in instruction, behavior, transitions, social emotional needs, or daily activities. Responsibilities may include toileting, assisting with feeding and lifting in addition to physical management training
• Guides independent student work, small group instruction, or intervention services to pre-teach or reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by and with direction from the certified teacher
• Meet with the teacher and/or case manager as needed to align goals and review responsibilities
• Learn essential elements of classroom curriculum in order to provide assistance to learners
• Assist all school staff in maintaining a positive and safe learning environment and supporting the Core Ethical Values
• Review Individualized Education Plans when needed and understand the practical implications for daily practice; this may require academic data collection and documentation.
• Attend special education team meetings when required
• Reinforce behavior protocols and practices in accordance with the school's discipline policy and as directed by the classroom teacher and/or case manager; this may include collaboration with other team members
• Present as a good role model to all students and maintain professionalism with colleagues and parent/guardians
• Actively participate in professional development plans required of all staff, including in-service and required online training sessions
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the building principal or teacher, related to the responsibilities identified above

Additional Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

• Aptitude for carrying out assigned tasks
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with children of all ages and abilities
• Ability to provide behavior management and crisis intervention, including trauma- informed practice
• Ability to work as a team member to provide services to children
• Ability to use sound judgement and knowledge of student behaviors and district policies to make decisions
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• The physical and mental stamina to keep up with high-energy grade school students

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The Human Resources Department is committed to supporting the Regional School District 13 mission by recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators who possess the ability to inspire and prepare all students, through engagement in authentic learning, to thrive and contribute as global citizens. To accomplish this mission, Regional School District 13 welcomes candidates from racially, culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply for available positions in the district. This mission compels us to provide leadership and expertise in the development of sound human resource policies, systems, and programs that support the achievement of each student.

Regional School District 13 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, or ancestry with respect to employment practices or in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding these non-discrimination policies and practices: Jennifer Keane, Director of Student Services and Special Education, 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422. Phone: 860-349-7208.