Teaching Assistant

Athletics, robotics, FFA, theater and band fill the after-school schedule. Snow days are made up in June.

Position summary:

Blue Ridge School has an opening for a Teaching Assistant. This is a good fit for someone working toward a teaching degree. On site, Arlington.

Duties:

• Stay with the class during short teacher absences as school policy allows
• Follow behavior plans and record behavior data accurately
• Use positive reinforcement and the de-escalation techniques taught in training
• Accompany students to specials, therapy sessions and field trips
• Grade simple assignments using an answer key
• Escort students to the bus or the nurse's office
• Supervise students at lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal

You'll need:

• 3-5 years of experience working with children preferred
• Patience with young children and students with disabilities
• High school diploma or GED, plus 48 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing score on the Texas paraprofessional assessment
• Willing to complete crisis prevention training
• Good communication with teachers and students

Schedule: School year calendar, 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday

What we offer:

$16.50 - $20.00 per hour

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• License reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays
• CEU reimbursement

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Blue Ridge School.