RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
Position: Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant
(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., while school is in session)
180 Work Days
Location: River Valley Middle High School
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; OR
• Obtained at least an associate degree; OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through formal State or local academic assessment of knowledge and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or b) reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness as appropriate.
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• Spanish speaking
• Walking - (orientation & mobility)
• Has a basic understanding of the educational process and the application of knowledge to assist students.
• Has the ability to relate to students, parents, teachers, and members of the community.
• Has the ability to follow directions, implement plans, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Has the ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates a good work ethic and has high standards for work performance.
• Is dependable and maintains a good attendance record.
• Has a flexible schedule to accommodate the hours needed within the day.
• Reliable, regular, and punctual on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of a teacher assistant.
Preferred
• Has experience working in a school setting.
• Has the experience of supervising students and being responsible for their safety.
• Has experience working with school-age children.
Responsibilities
• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing and other required district and building activities.
• Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under the direction of the teacher in the school setting.
• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The teacher assistant, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student(s) as appropriate.
• Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board Policy and procedures.
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials, housekeeping, record keeping and data collection relative to student progress.
• Provides instruction and training on an individual student basis and in small or large groups.
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, and lunch).
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and following medical protocol under the supervision of a building administrator as appropriate.
• Spanish translation; verbally describe visual materials.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows established policies/procedures re: students medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans and so forth.
• Assist the student(s) in transitioning between programs and classrooms.
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS must apply through Red Rover Online Application System:
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/RVSD
Please upload your letter of interest, resume, reference letters, transcripts, and other pertinent information directly to your application.
Questions may be directed to Mark Bensinger, Middle High School Principal at (269) 756-9541, Ext. 1032
Date of Posting: June 26, 2024 Deadline Date: Until filled
Location: Three Oaks, MI (+1 other)
Posted: Sept. 30, 2024, 4:40 p.m.
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