A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Preschool Instructional Assistant viva - 3.8 Oro Valley, AZ Job Details $18.79 - $23.79 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Full Job Description
JOB DUTIES
Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/ or other related duties Assist Teacher in the implementation of instructional objectives, behavioral strategies, and IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals. Under the guidance of the Teacher; tutor students in a variety of activities (academic subjects, daily life/social skills, etc.) in both individual and group settings. Monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuries Observe, record, and maintain student files per client policies Provide Assistance in lifting and caring for students which may include toileting, feeding, and hygiene Transport students to and from activities/appointments when necessary Continue professional growth through training sessions/workshops
KNOWLEDGE OF
Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit Principles and practices of administration and management Client or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures Instructional methods and learning strategies Behavior management techniques Computer programs/software and office equipment relevant to position
SKILLED IN
Monitoring/assessing performance Augmentative communication Time management Organization and planning
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma Associates Degree OR completion of 60 units of college coursework OR a valid Paraprofessional certification Caretaking experience is a plus Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within required timeline. (NO
CNA LICENSE IS REQUIRED
) ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing. Braille skills if working with students who are blind/visually impaired. Current AZ Driver's License Current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis
ABILITY TO
Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand Multitask Work with minimal supervision Operate AT equipment Reach, stoop, bend, and lift Operate office equipment
Notes:
Onsite 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
