Special Education Teaching Assistant, The Caroline School
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains agreed upon schedule, classroom equipment, work area, student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance);
- Reviews and completes weekly goal tracking sheets and charts progress for appropriate curriculum for each student as advised by their Lead Teacher;
- Adapts and modifies lessons, curriculum and materials necessary for each student as instructed by their Lead Teacher;
- Uses assistive technology appropriately for each individual student based on their needs;
- Monitors for safety and assists students with daily living skills and medically necessary accommodations (i.e. tube feeding, tube venting, suctioning, toileting/diaper needs and feeding);
- Reports on students' education plans as advised and requested by TCS Teaching team;
- Reviews changes and works collaboratively to ensure student progress with all relevant team members;
- Attends all meetings and actively participates in trainings as specified by TCS Director;
- Maintains required professional development hours as specified by Childcare Licensing;
- Prepares and presents materials and work samples for review and discussion as requested;
- Communicates with parents daily about student's physical, social, and cognitive needs (i.e. pictures, emails, reflection folders, in-person conversations) in a positive and professional manner;
- Refrains from sensitive or lengthy conversations with parents and refers all potential concerns to the supervising teacher and/or TCS Director;
- Attends meetings with parents/guardians as needed, and at a minimum of two times per school year;
- Refrains from engaging in discriminatory practices based on the student's disability, race, sex, cultural background or religion;
- Follows all confidentiality rules, forms and compliance standards;
- Abides by all TCS and Easter Seals policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience supporting children of different ages and abilities, preferably 2+ years;
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule; hours may vary based on meetings, etc.;
- Comfort using or learning to use assistive devices (i.e. feeding tubes, communication devices, wheelchairs)
- Experience in Special Education or a Child Development background
- Bilingual English/Spanish