Special Education Instructional Assistant
Turquoise Trail Charter School Turquoise Trail Charter School Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe, NM Full-time Full-time $26,900 - $28,000 a year $26,900 - $28,000 a year
Summary:
Collaborates with classroom and special education teachers at Turquoise Trail Charter School to create a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by working to provide students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DEMANDS:
EDUCATING STUDENTS ? Cooperates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
? Works collaboratively with classroom and special education teachers to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
? Provides direct instruction and support for students in and out of the classroom setting in accordance with their IEP goals and objectives.
MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR ? Works collaboratively with teaching staff in establishing and maintaining standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom, and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
? Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
? Is an active and positive collaborator with classroom teachers in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS ? Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis in partnership with classroom and special education teachers as needed.
? Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ? Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
? Cooperates with professional staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
? Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
? Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
MANAGEMENT ? Timely prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, school policy and administrative regulations.
? Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of school inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
Job Description - Educational Assistant , Turquoise Trail Charter School Page 1 of 3 UPHOLDS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ? Complies with the state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
? Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of Turquoise Trail Charter School.
? Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
? Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
? Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
? Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
? Conforms to Turquoise Trail Charter School policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
? Attends events or other meetings as requested by Head Administrator or Principal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ? The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
? The employee must have the ability to adjust focus on a computer monitor to get information from a variety of information systems.
? The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
? The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
? The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
? The employee must occasionally work outside.
? The employee must be able to use and move/lift a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
? The employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently.
? Employee must be able to move quickly from place to place on occasion over smooth to uneven surfaces on the playground or on grass.
? Walk through, or otherwise maneuver around the classroom to work individually or in small groups with students and supervise classroom activities.
? When dealing with students may entail kneeling, squatting, stooping and bending on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day.
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS ? Manage the repetitive instructional preparation, review, and grading of student assignments without experiencing undue stress (which leads to emotional detachment from the teaching process and to ineffectiveness in the classroom).
? Maintain high emotional energy and display enthusiasm for the subject matter and individual student effort.
? Develop effective coping strategies for dealing with the fatigue and stress of ongoing involvement in teaching, supervising, and monitoring of students.
? Address stressful events created by hostile, confrontational students by remaining calm and listening non-critically, reasoning objectively, and remaining consistent in judgments.
? Ensure that out-of-classroom pressures (personal, home, business) do not interfere with overall effective teaching performance.
? Enhance one's professional teaching commitment with punctuality and attendance (avoiding the come in late, leave early, or often absent syndrome).
? Realize the need to seek timely professional assistance as necessary to maintain emotional stability and professional standards of conduct.
? Possess emotional openness to constructive feedback from peers, consulting teacher/mentors, and administrators regarding compliance with professional standards.
? Analyze and remedy emotional needs or unresolved conflicts which interfere or preclude adhering to policy, administrative direction or professional standards.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ? Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
? Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem-solving skills.
? Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
? Knowledge of computer systems, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
? Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate the work of others.
? Knowledge of school policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
? Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
? Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
? Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
? Ability to be physically present for a full school day for the period covered by the employee's contract.
? Meet licensure competencies for the grades and subjects assigned by Head Administrator.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE ? High school diploma or equivalent ? Current New Mexico instructional assistant or regular teaching license WORKING ENVIRONMENT ? The employee works with various staff members in a team environment including the administrative staff, parents, students, advocates and others outside the school.
? Frequent interactions with people in -person and on the phone will be necessary.
? Duties are performed indoors and outside in a normal school environment.
? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
? Employee will work at the direction of the School's Head Administrator or designee(s).
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26,900.
00 - $28,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Santa Fe, NM 87508:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Special education:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
NM Instructional Assistant License with PED (Preferred) Work Location:
In person UPHOLDS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Monday to Friday Bonus pay Santa Fe, NM 87508:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Special education:
1 year (Preferred) NM Instructional Assistant License with PED (Preferred).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
Collaborates with classroom and special education teachers at Turquoise Trail Charter School to create a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by working to provide students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DEMANDS:
EDUCATING STUDENTS ? Cooperates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
? Works collaboratively with classroom and special education teachers to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
? Provides direct instruction and support for students in and out of the classroom setting in accordance with their IEP goals and objectives.
MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR ? Works collaboratively with teaching staff in establishing and maintaining standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom, and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
? Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
? Is an active and positive collaborator with classroom teachers in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS ? Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis in partnership with classroom and special education teachers as needed.
? Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ? Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
? Cooperates with professional staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
? Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
? Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
MANAGEMENT ? Timely prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, school policy and administrative regulations.
? Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of school inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
Job Description - Educational Assistant , Turquoise Trail Charter School Page 1 of 3 UPHOLDS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ? Complies with the state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
? Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of Turquoise Trail Charter School.
? Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
? Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
? Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
? Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
? Conforms to Turquoise Trail Charter School policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
? Attends events or other meetings as requested by Head Administrator or Principal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ? The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
? The employee must have the ability to adjust focus on a computer monitor to get information from a variety of information systems.
? The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
? The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
? The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
? The employee must occasionally work outside.
? The employee must be able to use and move/lift a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
? The employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently.
? Employee must be able to move quickly from place to place on occasion over smooth to uneven surfaces on the playground or on grass.
? Walk through, or otherwise maneuver around the classroom to work individually or in small groups with students and supervise classroom activities.
? When dealing with students may entail kneeling, squatting, stooping and bending on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day.
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS ? Manage the repetitive instructional preparation, review, and grading of student assignments without experiencing undue stress (which leads to emotional detachment from the teaching process and to ineffectiveness in the classroom).
? Maintain high emotional energy and display enthusiasm for the subject matter and individual student effort.
? Develop effective coping strategies for dealing with the fatigue and stress of ongoing involvement in teaching, supervising, and monitoring of students.
? Address stressful events created by hostile, confrontational students by remaining calm and listening non-critically, reasoning objectively, and remaining consistent in judgments.
? Ensure that out-of-classroom pressures (personal, home, business) do not interfere with overall effective teaching performance.
? Enhance one's professional teaching commitment with punctuality and attendance (avoiding the come in late, leave early, or often absent syndrome).
? Realize the need to seek timely professional assistance as necessary to maintain emotional stability and professional standards of conduct.
? Possess emotional openness to constructive feedback from peers, consulting teacher/mentors, and administrators regarding compliance with professional standards.
? Analyze and remedy emotional needs or unresolved conflicts which interfere or preclude adhering to policy, administrative direction or professional standards.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ? Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
? Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem-solving skills.
? Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
? Knowledge of computer systems, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
? Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate the work of others.
? Knowledge of school policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
? Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
? Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
? Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
? Ability to be physically present for a full school day for the period covered by the employee's contract.
? Meet licensure competencies for the grades and subjects assigned by Head Administrator.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE ? High school diploma or equivalent ? Current New Mexico instructional assistant or regular teaching license WORKING ENVIRONMENT ? The employee works with various staff members in a team environment including the administrative staff, parents, students, advocates and others outside the school.
? Frequent interactions with people in -person and on the phone will be necessary.
? Duties are performed indoors and outside in a normal school environment.
? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
? Employee will work at the direction of the School's Head Administrator or designee(s).
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26,900.
00 - $28,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Santa Fe, NM 87508:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Special education:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
NM Instructional Assistant License with PED (Preferred) Work Location:
In person UPHOLDS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Monday to Friday Bonus pay Santa Fe, NM 87508:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Special education:
1 year (Preferred) NM Instructional Assistant License with PED (Preferred).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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