Teaching Assistant - Elementary/Middle School

The Katherine Thomas School Program serves students in grades K-8 with language and learning challenges, autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other health impairments. KTS has an opportunity for a few full-time (10-month position) Special Education Teaching Assistants for the 2023/2024 school year. Be a part of a supportive team with friendly staff and help to make a difference in someone's life. EOE

Teaching Assistant Position Responsibilities Include

• Guide and assist students in the classroom in following the teachers instruction and school/program rules
• Create a supportive learning environment
• Assist teachers in implementing content area curricula
• Provide necessary accommodations to meet individual, group, and program needs
• Document student progress through written notes and narrative reports
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Required Experience

Required Experience for the Teaching Assistant:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Must have a Bachelors Degree
• Experience with students with learning disabilities, Autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other health impairment preferred
• Knowledge of education and behavior management methods, procedures, and techniques helpful
• Must be reliable, maintain a professional attitude, and be team oriented

As a condition of employment, all new hires are required to have received at least the first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. New hires must receive any additional vaccine doses in the appropriate timeframes to be considered fully vaccinated and submit weekly test results until they are fully vaccinated. Requests for religious or medical exemptions will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant Include:

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes: Health benefits, education opportunities, school holidays, vacation and sick leave and a supportive team environment.

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