TEACHER ASSISTANT/DRIVER

Reports to:

Principal, Teacher and Transportation Coordinator

Employment Status: 10- month position

Performance expectations and responsibilities:

It is the expectation and responsibility of ACES Teacher Assistant/Drivers to model the ACES Beliefs.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Provides oral and written feedback on classroom activities and lessons
• Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
• Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system
• Conducts, under supervision, individual and small group instruction in a variety of settings for assigned students
• Assists in appropriate student communication and social skill development
• Assists in the reinforcement of classroom therapeutic goals when assigned
• Supports instruction with assistive and adaptive instructional technology

Knowledge

• Is able to support the teacher in large and small group instruction in a variety of settings
• Maintains a current knowledge of each students special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
• Participates in content area training
• Participates in behavior management training for large and small group instruction
• Achieves proficient skill in the use of technology as an instructional tool in the classroom

Learning Climate

• Assists teacher in maintaining an environment conducive to learning
• Fosters a sense of self worth and independence in students
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment

Classroom Environment

• Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
• Assists with student supervision and/or feeding during lunch
• Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group
• Charts student progress as required by the teacher
• Keeps current all required forms and documents

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental Strategies

• Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
• Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policies and procedures
• Assists in toileting and bathroom supervision where necessary

Communication

• Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
• Notifies the principal and transportation coordinator of an absence due to illness in a timely manner
• Implements or assists with established behavior management system

Team Responsibilities

• Participates in staff meetings as required
• Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation and on-going professional improvement

Transportation Knowledge