Job Description

Position Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: La Porte, IN 46350

Interview: Inperson

Position Type: Contract

Work: Onsite

Overview:

You will be responsible for effectively managing the classroom. Incumbent participates in faculty and professional meetings. The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the School Principal and performs duties with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Following policy in critical incidents preventing injury, escape, or property damage. Maintains confidentiality. supervises the daily work of students and evaluates the achievement of individual student knowledge. Operates all job-related equipment. Collaborates with other departments in order to enhance the learning environment of students. Providing written reports to/participates in multidisciplinary treatment team. Attending and successfully completing all required training and certifications. Developing and reviewing clear, accurate, and concise reports that are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Promoting good working relationship with students, staff, contractual personnel, interns and volunteers, and applicable community public or private agencies. Maintaining a positive image to the public in all related responsibilities.

Required Skills

HS diploma required Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator. Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.

Nice to have

Substitute teaching permit * Experience working with students in an educational setting.