Teacher Assistant level II

Summit Program Teacher Assistant 2
Non-contract, no benefits

Hours a day: 5.5
Hourly rate: $17.66

Contact Information: 

• Name: Dan Biolo
• Phone: 801-610-8183
• Email: dbiolo@alpinedistrict.org

The job of Summit Program Teacher Assistant 2 is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the instruction of individual or small groups of students in a variety of subject areas; assisting in the implementation of a behavior modification program; monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance; mentoring outside of the classroom; and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.


Essential Functions

• Aids assigned instructional staff in improving student's learning skills, self care, and/or social development for the purpose of providing learning concepts and materials.
• Assists teachers in specialized and/or mainstream education classroom in preparing and presenting a variety of instructional materials for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists assigned instructional staff in improving student's learning skills, self care, and/or social development for the purpose of providing learning concepts and materials.
• Communicates with teachers regarding assigned students' progress for the purpose of participating in needs assessments and/or assisting in evaluating progress.
• Documents observations of student performance in academic and school activities (e.g. social skills, behavior, assignments, etc.) for the purpose of providing written records and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Guides students in personal interactions and/or specific student issues for the purpose of developing interpersonal skills and successful problem solving strategies.
• Leads students by providing appropriate role modeling (e.g. conversation, manners, emotional support, listening skills, patience, and a friendly and engaging attitude, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic instructional files and records for the purpose of providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students' performance, under the direction of assigned classroom teacher, for the purpose of providing feedback to students, teachers and/or others involved in the provision of services in accordance with IEPs.
• Obtains homework assignments for students at different academic levels for the purpose of addressing classroom requirements.
• Provides communication and coordination between state agency personnel and parents for the purpose of ensuring student learning is conducted in accordance with program goals.
• Supervises and monitors student behavior during assigned periods for the purpose of assisting students to de-escalate confrontations and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Tutors students outside of the school setting for the purpose of assisting in the achievement of objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements:

• age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Job related experience is required.