Educational Assistant
About The Position
We are seeking an Educational Assistant to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism alongside a teacher or classroom coordinator. Current openings: Full-time Mon-Fri 7am-3pm PRN-to work as needed Essential Functions: • Assist the Teacher or Classroom Coordinator to whom assigned in direct teaching and training of students, management of students, development of materials, record keeping, reporting progress and observing and charting behavior. • Engage with students in individual or group activities to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum as is appropriate. • Demonstrate positive interactions with students for role-modeling and instruction. • Utilize accepted methods of classroom discipline and behavior management techniques. • Supervise clients in the residence during teacher in-service trainings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee should make employer aware of any request for accommodations in a timely manner, either upon hire or as soon as need for accommodation arises. Our Mission: The King’s Daughters’ School promotes independence through educational, residential and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities, continuing a 100-year legacy of service. Our Vision: The King’s Daughters’ School will improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through caring, goal-oriented service delivered by dedicated staff in a safe, warm learning environment. The King's Daughters; School is a drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must pass background checks and drug screen
Responsibilities
- Assist the Teacher or Classroom Coordinator to whom assigned in direct teaching and training of students, management of students, development of materials, record keeping, reporting progress and observing and charting behavior.
- Engage with students in individual or group activities to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum as is appropriate.
- Demonstrate positive interactions with students for role-modeling and instruction.
- Utilize accepted methods of classroom discipline and behavior management techniques.
- Supervise clients in the residence during teacher in-service trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
