Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Anderson, IN

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Pendleton, IN 46064

Duration: 11 Months Contract (Possible extension)

Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am – 3:30pm

Job Description:

• The incumbent serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Education Department in a juvenile correctional facility.
• The incumbent supervises students in the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher with the following responsibilities: Attendance Taking, Behavior Monitoring, Assignment Monitoring, and Daily Record Monitoring.
• Furthermore, the Teaching Assistant provides students with guidance in completing assignments left by the classroom teacher and to support classroom instruction as needed.
• The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing the classroom. Incumbent participates in faculty and professional meetings.
• The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the School Principal and performs duties with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Following policy in critical incidents preventing injury, escape, or property damage.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Incumbent supervises the daily work of students and evaluates the achievement of individual student knowledge.

• Operates all job-related equipment.

• Collaborates with other departments in order to enhance the learning environment of students.

• Providing written reports to/participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Attending and successfully completing all required training and certifications.

• Developing and reviewing clear, accurate, and concise reports that are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Promoting good working relationship with students, staff, contractual personnel, interns and volunteers, and applicable community public or private agencies.

• Maintaining a positive image to the public in all related responsibilities.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to implement daily and weekly teacher lesson plans designed to enforce full course objectives in the absence of an educator.

• Ability to create and provide a positive learning environment conducive to and supportive of individual growth and development of students.

• Ability to maintain and control educational department supplies, equipment, and tools.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.

• Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment.

• Ability to accept supervision and constructive feedback.

• Ability to test negative on all drug tests.

• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $18.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person