Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Qualifications: Appropriate Paraprofessional License required Physical ability to be trained and perform physical management techniques with fidelity. Requirements for Paraprofessional License: At least 19 years of age and 1 of the following: One of the following required: Associate's degree or higher 60 semester hours of coursework High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys: Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

• Monitor and assist students in their daily routines across school settings.
• Provide individual/small group instruction under teacher supervision.
• Provide academic support at the student's academic level.
• Accompany students and provide academic support.
• Assist students with bathroom/hygiene needs according to teacher request or needs of student; use appropriate sanitation during these activities.
• Support students therapy program as directed by related services staff and/or classroom teacher including data collection.
• Provide active student supervision including but not limited to: bus duty, community outings, playground, lunchroom, and passing periods.
• Follow behavioral programs including behavior intervention plans and crisis plans, including but not limited to: reinforcement, non-violent crisis intervention, data collection, modeling, and physical management.
• Assist students onto and into transportation to and from school and during the school day.
• Demonstrate care for, correct use of, and maintenance of equipment, materials and school property.
• Develop classroom materials including but not limited to cutting, typing, copying, laminating, utilizing propriety software.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety of students by maintaining a safe environment and knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Work in a professional manner with staff.
• Participate in specialized training as requested by the program administrator.
• Take appropriate initiative when no specific task is assigned.
• Follow classroom teacher routines and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits: Per WESPA Contract: WESPA 2024-2028

Working Conditions: It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.