Specialized Teacher Assistant - Walden Middle School

Walden Middle School Specialized Teacher AssistantThis is a 9 month position, benefit eligible. Salary is no less than $20.05 per hour. A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid on January 15th and June 15th, pending completion of semester.This position requires a Missouri Substitute Certificate, which can be obtained by completing an application through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or either 36 college credit hours or 20 hours of online instruction through Frontline and a high school diploma. More information can be found at job of Specialized Teacher Assistant is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom. Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. Assists with appropriate behavioral intervention techniques as directed by the supervising teacher for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for the student and classroom. Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Escorts students to/from buses or cars for the purpose of ensuring the safety of all students and staff. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, plans designed by IEP team for students with other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Performs daily care of students for the purpose of ensuring necessary cleanliness for the care of students. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students success in school. Records daily, weekly logs for behaviors, academics and prompts for the purpose of ensuring accurate information is kept on each student. Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/ behavior; and age appropriate activities/behaviors. Ability is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and dealing with frequent interruptions.Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 60% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.Job related experience within a specialized field is required. Education: 36 college credit hours or Frontline training. Equivalency: 20 hours of approved training and high school diploma or GED. Required testing: Physical Capacity Assessment. Certificates: Valid Substitute Teaching License and Current MANDT and/or CPI Certification. Continuing EDUC/TRAINING: Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses. Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. FLSA Non-exempt.