Description
Teacher's Aide Job Description
Under the direction of the Teacher, the following is required:
Provides educational instruction for students
Provides input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan
Participates as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and IPP development
Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team by providing suggestions to the Teacher based on experience and knowledge of the students, with respect to ways to help the students reach their goals
Facilitates and encourages the development of the student’s self-esteem and independence through established programs and techniques deemed appropriate for the individual student
Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction
Ensures the safety of students in the school which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away properly
Maintains confidentiality
Works with students in a variety of settings in the school, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks , outside or on field trips as required
Assists with and sanitizing educational tools and clean up in the classroom resulting from spills and other accidents
Performs other duties as required by teacher or administration
Qualifications
Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized certificate as an Educational Aide
Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (is an asset)
Reliability and Dependability
Personal integrity and trustworthiness
Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Ability to manage situations of conflict, frustration and unpleasantness effectively
Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors of students
Good organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling
Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to work effectively as an active team member
Ability to take initiative to work with students when needed
Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development
Strong oral and listening communication skills
Ability to make straightforward decisions and apply straightforward reasoning in problem-solving
Ability to work effectively in situations with frequent distractions and interruptions
Ability to be alert and respond to situations of risk
