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.
This position works under the direction of the campus administrator, and the district behavior specialist and is responsible for assisting the campus in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges. This position is also responsible for monitoring, redirecting and modifying student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, administering intensive behavior intervention programs to identified students, and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
•Must apply for TEA Instructional Aid Certification•High school diploma or
GED Experience:
Experience working with applicable age students who have behavior challenges Experience working with students with special needs De-escalation experience Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to implement: de-escalation techniques behavior management and intervention techniques child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, and significant behavioral challenges. basic instructional methods and techniques of basic subjects taught in school including but not limited to: math, grammar, spelling, language and reading, punctuation and vocabulary, and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment. safe practices in classroom, playground activities and health regulations district policies, rules and regulations. Basic data collection skills Ability to effectively: monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures develop rapport and interact with students communicate effectively orally and in writing handle emotionally charged situations interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner maintain confidentiality work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed. Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
