Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Assists professional staff in all areas of instructional and non-instructional education program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist all professional staff in daily duties and instructional support in areas including, but not limited to, lesson plan development and implementation; development and implementation of behavioral modification techniques; management of outside classroom areas (i.e. locker rooms, swimming program, cafeteria, gym); hygiene instruction and possible one on one intervention with a student.
2. Assists students, whenever necessary, with daily physical needs (i.e. diaper changing, toilet training, lifting to and from wheelchair).
3. Escorts students throughout building to a variety of areas both within and outside school building.
4. Supports any substitute teacher(s) regarding specific needs of students.
5. Assists in preparation for and may participate in staffing conferences.