Teaching Assistant - Extended School Year Program
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- Schenectady, NY
- $18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist teacher with the organization of instructional materials and learning centers as planned and directed by the teacher;
- Work with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills and concepts previously taught under the supervision of the teacher;
- Work with students to help achieve IEP goal activities under the supervision of the teacher;
- Assist students with education and therapy goals by helping them stay on track, repeating instructions from teacher, scribing, etc;
- Assist the teacher with the monitoring of student activities in the classroom, halls, and on the playground and during arrival and dismissal periods;
- Assist the teacher during times of crisis;
- Reinforcement of explicitly taught expectations that are reviewed often with students;
- Assist in managing clear and consistent classroom routines;
- To assist the teacher in maintaining conditions affecting the safety and welfare of the students
- Assist with student supervision
- Intake recordkeeping, preparing testing materials, ordering of testing materials;
- All other instructional or non-instructional support needed by immediate supervisor;
- Assist teachers in implementing culturally responsive practices to assists students in improving their literacy skills;
- Collaborates with teachers and leadership to promote a positive and rigorous learning environment.
- Reflects on practices and modify as necessary to meet the unique needs of all students;
- Passionate about developing relationships with students;
- Set high expectations for students;
- Demonstrates for students the importance of being life-long learners;
- Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
- Designated champion for every child in your classroom;
- Demonstrate perseverance and be proactive in supporting students in and outside of the classroom;
- Establish daily practices that support students in enjoying the experience of learning making human connections;
- Establish daily practices that remind every student they become the best they can possibly be;
- Cares about students’ academic and social emotional needs;
- Strives for 100% attendance;
- Dedication to understanding the needs of our students;
- Collaborate with teachers regarding daily and weekly plans and expectations
- Lead a variety of small and large group activities daily;
- Communicate in a proactive and positive manner with Principal and colleagues;
- Supervise and engage students during meals and recess time;
- Build student relationships and a sense of community;
- Flexibility in thinking and acting; pitch in when and where needed, so as to ensure a safe and productive day for all students.