About this role
Mt Pleasant Community School District
Teacher Associate/Paraprofessional, Therapeutic Classroom
Job Title: Teacher Associate
Therapeutic Classroom
Reports to: Therapeutic Classroom Administrator
Job Overview
The Teacher Associate will provide support services to children in the therapeutic classrooms located within the Mount Pleasant Community Schools, under the direction of a licensed teacher. The teacher associate will be a member of a multidisciplinary team who collaborates to support the design, implementation, and decision-making regarding therapeutic classroom support.
Job Functions
- Under the direction of a licensed teacher, work cooperatively and in coordination with children and teachers to promote academic growth, along with the development of productive social-emotional competencies
- Work with children, individually and in small groups, to support their educational progress. Expectations of instructional assistance include:
- supportive practice of standards and topics after direct instruction by the teacher;
- supporting students during independent and small group work times;
- using instructional strategies to increase basic reading, writing and math skills; and
- facilitation of IEP academic and behavioral accommodations and modifications;
- Support of appropriate behavior management
- social skills feedback and repeated practice for behavior skill deficits;
- active supervision during all student contact times (move, scan, interact); and
- implementation of student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs);
- Support activities that facilitate the transition of students into subsequent school placements;
- Collects data for student programming and decision-making as well as to support program evaluation;
- Support data collection process for individual students with and without disabilities;
- Function as an effective teammate and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, partners, school personnel, and students;
- Engage in ongoing professional learning to maintain current knowledge of SEBMH, therapeutic educational supports; and trauma-sensitive and culturally-responsive practices;
- As appropriate, and under the direction of a licensed teacher, participate in staff meetings and IEP meetings;
- Demonstrate cultural competency and behaviors consistent with the core values, vision and mission of Mount Pleasant Community Schools;
- Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality;
- Complete and maintain required records and reports;
- Regular, predictable, consistent attendance is essential; and
- Complete other activities as assigned by the administrator.
Confidential Information
This position has access to highly confidential information so a background check is required.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of characteristics and experiences of students with SEBMH concerns;
- Knowledge and skills to support and reinforce the teaching of social-emotional competencies;
- Knowledge of and support for Behavior Intervention Plans;
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrate ability to be self-directed and work collaboratively to solve problems.
Education and Experience Preferred
- Demonstrated successful experience working with children who are experiencing significant social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
- Passion for helping student with SEBMH needs
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://mtpcsd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/33490-6665.html