Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional Updated hiring range! Cardinal Cushing Centers Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5816372

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Teaching Assistant roles available in our Hanover School. Assists the classroom teacher with implementation of student programs, behavior protocol and general classroom supervision.

• Provides group and individual instruction under the supervision of the teacher and/or specialist
• Responsible for supervision at all times
• Implements group and individual behavior plans, collects data, requests appropriate assistance when necessary
• Responsible for providing a neat, organized and safe environment
• Aware of each student's medical issues and concerns, medications, appointments and observes students to determine the need for assistance from health care staff in consultation with teacher
• Communicates with support services, clinical staff and specialists to address individual needs of the students in consultation with teacher
• Attends all faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled, completing all required courses as mandated by O.C.C.S. and D.O.E.
• Aware of and follows levels of independence and student safety protocol
• Assists the teacher in the preparation and development of teaching materials
• Helps maintain classroom environment to facilitate learning experiences for students
• Monitors issues of concern and collects data as requested
• Assumes lunchroom, recreational and cab duty supervision as scheduled
• Assists in maintaining a maximum level of safety for students
• Acts as an emergency replacement for the classroom teacher in the event that the regular teacher is absent, utilizing a substitute as an assistant in the classroom
• Keeps all student-related information confidential
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained, using Safety Care. techniques
• Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral and recreational skills and money management
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of St. Coletta and Cardinal Cushing Centers
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$21 to $25 Per Hour