Teacher Assistant

St. Anne Institute is accepting applications for Teacher Assistants.  The starting hourly rate is $16.00 (dependent upon education and experience).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Ensure a safe, secure and trauma-sensitive classroom environment for all students.

    Work with the assigned teacher in accordance with general classroom guidelines.

    Teach assigned subjects in the prescribed manner under the supervision of a certified teacher, using the New York State syllabus and appropriate curriculum program as a guide.

    Utilize instructional strategies that meet the differentiated learning styles of students.

    Help each student reach her individual level of potential by using both proven and new teaching techniques.

    Demonstrate an understanding of the need for establishing therapeutic relationships with students.

    Meet with the assigned teacher to determine both long term plans and plans for the upcoming day and week.

    Submit academic, behavioral, attendance and other reports along with recommendations as required.

    Use open, honest, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

    Communicate student concerns and issues to appropriate staff.

    Monitor instructional, laboratory, academic testing and school activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

    Assist in the supervision of field trips.

    Monitor the students at breakfast, lunch, after school or after training, as requested.

    Participate in the development of each student’s individualized education program.

    Participate as a member of the interdepartmental treatment team to assist with the facilitation of educational goals.

    Attend orientation, training sessions and in-service meetings as scheduled.

    Keep abreast of educational trends and changes, and work toward professional self-improvement and growth.

    Attend Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and use the techniques from that training to prevent and intervene in crisis situations.  Use Life Space Interview (from TCI training) to help students make effective choices.

    Attend CPR and First Aid Training to maintain certification.

    Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, routine and expectations.

    Serve on agency committees as requested, as applicable.

    Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics

    Perform additional duties as assigned.