Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Most classes have 18 to 24 students. We are an independent day school with small classes, a college counseling office and a full athletics program.

Overview:

We are adding a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to our Special Education team. Hours follow the student day. No summers, no evenings.

Your responsibilities:

• Collect work samples and progress monitoring data for the teacher
• Work with small groups and individual students on reading, math and writing skills
• Help the teacher prepare materials, make copies and set up centres
• Accompany students to specials, therapy sessions and field trips
• Assist students with toileting, feeding and mobility in special education settings
• Supervise students at lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal
• Reinforce classroom routines and expectations

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience working with children preferred
• Reliable attendance during the school year
• Willing to complete crisis prevention training

Pluses:

• Sign language skills
• Coursework toward a teaching degree
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Schedule: Part-time, 6 hours per day, follows the student calendar

Why work with us:

• Medical cover
• Pension contribution
• Annual leave
• Lunch provided
• Transport allowance

Candidates must be eligible to work in Zambia.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Muchinga Unified School District.