Teaching Assistant - Prospect Center

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Essential Duties

• Assists in instructional activities as directed by the teacher- including direct instruction of students
• May assume responsibility for class when teacher is absent/unavailable
• Follows mobility, dining and direct care protocols as directed by the teacher or therapist and as noted on individual fact sheets
• Assists with management needs of students, including performing duties related to activities of daily living, (toileting, diapering, washing, tooth brushing), dress/undress, put on/remove adaptive equipment, set up students’ learning environment
• Carries out therapeutic goals within classroom activities as directed by and in conjunction with the therapist, includes systematic lifting and positioning of students and application and removal of equipment
• Records data, monitors student responses as directed by teacher or other team professionals
• Follows behavioral plans/intervention techniques for assigned students, as directed by teacher/school psychologist
• Communicates student information accurately and in a timely fashion to supervisor and/or appropriate team members.  May be directed to communicate with parents verbally or in writing
• Participates in classroom dining program
• To remain alert and engaged for the entire shift in order to ensure proper supervision of students is maintained

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