What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teaching Assistant position at Discovery Schools?
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensations (Pay commensurate with experience)
- Career Advancement Opportunities (Teaching Assistant to Teacher Pathway Opportunities)
- Great Work Environment
- Extended School Year Schedule (June-optional; July and 1st two weeks of August off)
Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic teaching assistant to join our team! As a teaching assistant you will support and work with students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. You will be assisting the head teacher with planning and implementing both whole classroom and small group instruction. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about learning and love working with children. Candidates should able to connect with individual students and develop strong relationships with faculty to create an engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Supervise students in classrooms, cafeteria, and playground
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs
- Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress
- Teach social skills to students
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a state and federal background check
- High-energy with a love of working with children
- Organized and detail-oriented
Salary : $15 - $18