Teacher Aide

3 days ago

Newark, New Jersey, United States MPTCS Full time

Teacher Aide

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

The job of Teacher Aide is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Do you have what it takes?

  • Education and Experience:

    • High School diploma OR PRAXIS OR 60 college credits OR Bachelor's Degree
    • Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
    • Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

THE ROLE:

  • Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
  • Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
  • Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
  • Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair, etc.…) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
  • Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
  • Communicates with supervising instructional staff, a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
  • Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.…) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
  • Implements, under the supervision of an assigned teacher, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
  • Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
  • Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
  • Monitors students' daily schedules and behavior plans for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment.
  • Supervises individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Prepares the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities.
  • Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Salary range: HS $23,996 - $27,969 / 60 Cred. $27,996 - $31,969 /

    BA $30,996 - $34,696

  • Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

  • Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here's what you can expect-

  • The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
  • Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
  • Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
  • Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
  • Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
  • Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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