On-Call Teacher's Assistant (08717)

On-Call Teacher's Assistant 1 positions work when needed to substitute for permanent employees during the school day providing instructional assistance and supervision of students under the direction of teachers within the classroom setting and other areas of the school such as the cafeteria. Successful candidates will communicate with teachers, supervisor, and staff members on student issues, concerns, and progress; maintain confidentiality regarding student-related issues; create and maintain a safe, secure, and clean learning environment.  Additional duties can include but are not limited to assisting students with basic daily needs which include hygiene and toileting; provide on-going training and support in work experience settings; incorporate and use principles of orientation and mobility in all aspects of student interaction; incorporate IEP goals, objectives, and annual student evaluations using WSSB's Daily Living Skills Checklist assessment results.

• Work with blind and visually impaired children;
• Independently perform duties with frequent interruptions;
• Assist children with mobility activities;
• Assist children with toileting and other personal needs;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Apply problem solving skills to issues as they arise;
• Maintain a positive attitude and be receptive to change in processes and procedures;
• Assist supervisor/instructor in classroom work, field trips, and lecture periods;
• Assist in the classroom with self-help needs;
• Prepare materials for use in classrooms, laboratories or instructional shops; set up assignments, equipment or demonstration apparatus for classes; confer with instructor in establishing and developing assignments;
• Ability and willingness to obtain Braille certification;
• Lift up to 45 lbs.;
• Stand and walk for long periods of time; and,
• Pass Federal and State background checks.

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and
• ParaEducators must fulfill one of the three following requirements:
  1. Complete at least 72 quarter or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher) at an institution of higher education that meets the Higher Education Act (documented through transcripts); or
  2. Obtain an Associate's (or higher) degree from an institution of higher education that meets the Higher Education Act (documented through transcripts); or
  3. Score 461 or higher on a recognized formal state or local academic assessment (ParaPro Assessment) which demonstrates (documented by official test results issued by ETS):
     1. Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics;
     2. Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness as appropriate
• Two or more years working experience in educational setting;
• Current Braille certification; or ability to obtain within two years
• Experience with Daily Living Skills instruction for the blind and visually impaired; and,
• Training and/or experience working with children with behavioral disorders.

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position; and,
• A resume and unofficial transcripts or ETS test results.  Official transcripts/test results will be requested at time of hire.

• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "work experience" section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• A background check must be conducted prior to employment.