Special Needs Teacher Assistant

Job description:

The teaching Assistant, provides classroom support for the lead teacher as they guide the class through a lesson by preparing materials and interacting with students

Job functions and responsibilities:

• To assist the special education teacher(s) in the delivery of curriculum for students.

• To assist the teacher(s) with preparation, display and general classroom duties, including the organisation and development of class planning.

• To assist the special education teacher(s) in addressing and meeting the physical safety needs of student(s), e.g. the implementation of student behaviour plans, behaviour shaping, prompting strategies, proximity control, etc., for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning

• To assist the special education teacher(s) in instructing and developing skills for students to direct their own personal care and to foster independence

• To assist the teacher(s) with the administration of appropriate assessment tools

• To adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives on a daily basis

• To monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, playground, classroom, washroom, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment

• To attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, teachers training sessions, behaviour management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions

• To work in a multi-disciplinary environment supporting the work of the teacher and demonstrating a positive attitude

• To participate in team meetings, NEP development and staff meetings as required • To provide one-on-one student assistance

Job requirements:

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent with 2 years working experience with young children in a Special needs centre.
•  Good command in Spoken & Written English
• Good Computer skills
• Good Communication Skills