Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional
Job Description: Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional
Reports to: Lead Classroom Teacher
Main Function:
Assist in the administration of classroom instruction for assigned students in ADVANCE Academy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher.
• Deliver classroom instruction for assigned students.
• Implement curriculum and lesson plans in individual and small group settings.
• Ensure that students are actively engaged throughout the day.
• Assist lead teacher in curriculum preparation, testing, and evaluating student progress.
• Record academic and behavioral data for assigned students.
• Implement student-specific and classroom-wide reinforcement programs and behavior plans.
• Follow daily classroom schedule.
• Coordinate all materials with teaching team members.
• Monitor assigned students across a variety of settings.
• Assist lead teacher in curriculum preparation, testing, and evaluating student progress.
• Assist, as needed, in development of IEPs for classroom students.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences as needed.
• Assist other team members, as needed
• Any other duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
• Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to a positive work climate and to overall team effort of the organization.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to interpret guidelines and requirements
• Punctual and reliable.
Experience, Education and Other Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma as well as at least two years’ experience/training in working with children with developmental disabilities and related communication delays.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
Please send resumes to: joconnor@matthewreardon.org