Teachers Assistant - JJAEP - Southwest Key Programs

Job Summary:

The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for curriculum implementation which facilitates instruction appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs. Provide daily instruction of all core subject areas to include: ESL, recreation and credit recovery courses. The Teacher’s Assistant is to promote a positive climate of learning and excellence where students have the opportunity to enhance their developmental growth.

Essential Functions:

• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
• Organize and prepare materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of classroom materials to include: textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction.
• Utilize the SWK adopted curriculum to ensure compliance with National Academic Standards.
• Individualize lesson plans to meet each students academic level. Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction with Program Director or Designee.
• Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student’s developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).
• Use effective instructional strategies to meet the academic needs of the students.
• Provide a credit recovery and curriculum in a subject area approved by program director or designee.
• Maintain a record of student’s academic progress (grade book) for the development of report cards.
•  Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirement

Other Functions:

• Attend all organizational required trainings.• Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth in the area of Education and/or Vocational curriculum and instruction with pre-approval from program director or designee. • Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to. • Assist with the planning and coordination of monthly educational events and outings.• Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences. • Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth.• Attend Team Meetings to convey academic progress to all disciplines present.• Ensure the proper supervision of youth at all times. • Collaborate with local ISD to promote an effective and productive partnership. (if applicable.• Able to react to change productively.• Perform other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required:

• A combination of one of the following:  High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience working with youth.
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Cleared Tuberculosis test results.
• Cleared background check from appropriate entity.
• Cleared drug test results (this one is for Texas programs only).
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to obtain Handle With Care certification and First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to supervise clients indoors and outdoors as necessary. Bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs required to complete daily tasks. Involves walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

General school environment with moderate noise. This position involves sitting and may involve walking or standing for periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Computer use as needed for training or documenting. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel