About this role
Title: Teaching Assistant/Instructional Aide Reports to: Classroom Teacher Qualifications: HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelor degree. Experience working with children with special needs preferred. Scope of Duties: Responsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom Teacher. Assist the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives. Ensure the safety of the children in all environments. Assist in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior. Assist the teacher in the inclusion of students with special needs into the mainstream school. Assist the teacher in the collection of data. Participates in training in relevant areas. Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standing. Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students. Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.