Teaching Assistant - Urgent Position

Job Title: Teaching Assistant  
Locations: Pendleton, IN 46064
Duration:  12 Months Contract
Interview Type: In person only 

Please Note:

*This is an onsite position working 37.5 hours per week. 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. 30 min unpaid lunch.
*Onsite training may take up to 3 weeks once they start.
*Candidate those who do not have a substitute teaching permit, they will be required to obtain one once they start onsite during their training period. The candidate is required to pay.
**This position requires the ability to successfully pass background checks including a drug screen, TB test, DCS check and fingerprinting.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Following policy in critical incidents preventing injury, escape, or property damage.
Maintains confidentiality.
Incumbent supervises the daily work of students and evaluates the achievement of individual student knowledge.
Operates all job-related equipment.
Collaborates with other departments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.
Providing written reports to/participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.
Attending and successfully completing all required training and certifications.
Developing and reviewing clear, accurate, and concise reports that are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Promoting good working relationship with students, staff, contractual personnel, interns and volunteers, and applicable community public or private agencies.
Maintaining a positive image to the public in all related responsibilities.
Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY INCLUDE:

Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.
Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.
Ability to maintain and control educational department supplies, equipment, and tools.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment.
Ability to accept supervision and constructive feedback.
Ability to test negative on all drug tests.
Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.

SKILLS:

HS diploma
Substitute teaching permit.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.
Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.
Experience working with students in an educational setting.