Teacher's Aide
Kelly Education wants to help you become a full time Paraprofessional/Teacher’s Assistant for exceptional learners in Pike Township. Free initial and ongoing training! Make a difference and give back to your community.
This is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Substitute paraprofessionals are essential to helping students learn and grow every day.
Why become a substitute paraprofessional?
• Help teachers increase valuable instruction time by working with students and helping them keep pace with their peers.
• Help students improve social skills.
• Feel good about the work you do in your own community.
• Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available.
• Enjoy work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
• Provide classroom assistance to the district/school teacher, supporting the needs of general education or special needs students. This may include:
o Implementing educational programs, activities, and services with students of varying ages
o Classroom management and learning environment support
o Reinforcing learning concepts presented through lesson plans—individually or in small groups
o Grading homework and tests (computing/tabulating results) using answer sheets or other methods the school employs
• Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students, including:
o Ensuring students are never left unattended in the classroom
o Maintaining/assisting in maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Kelly and school district policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
o Reporting student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately
o Reporting all personal injury or school property theft to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately
o Supervising students in out-of-classroom settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom) as directed and supervised by an authorized school district employee (e.g., school principal)
• Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed
• Understand, address, and be sensitive to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels
Minimum requirements:
• 48 college credits
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff
• Ability to positively relate to a younger generation of students
• Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.; other physical activities may be required