Teacher Aide - Victorville, United States - Marsell Wellness Center

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:


  • Teacher Aide

Department:


Location:


  • Family Wellness
  • Victorville

Reports To:


  • Lead Teacher

FLSA Status:


Salary Range:


  • Non-Exempt
  • Starting at_ $ $21.63

Position Summary:
Assists teachers in creating a strength-based, needs-based, and team-based.

Assist the teacher with developing and maintaining networks and collaborations with the clinicians and case managers to improve the availability and quality of formal and informal services to the children.

Participate as a team member in the education team-based approach between all classrooms.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Assist teaching staff in providing and conducting educational assessments for determining appropriate grade level of the children.
  • Understand and plan, as the children are often involved in neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions affecting a child's personality, family relationships, child, or inhome care arrangements.
  • Assist teaching staff to develop long
- and short-term educational goals to improve a child's grade level.

  • Assist teaching staff to prepare lesson plans, projects, and units coordinated with approved curriculum that meets Flores standards.
  • Assist teaching staff to develop personcentered, strengthbased classroom environments for the children.
  • Adapt teaching styles and methods to meet the interests and learning styles of the children.
  • Grade assessments for students include tests, quizzes, assignments, essays, and projects.
  • Assist teaching staff to maintain uptodate records of all types and prepare reports and correspondence for team members and caregivers.
  • Provide transporters with assistance when transporting children in vans when needed.
  • Provide supervision and intervention to children riding in vans for transport.
  • Ensure all children are riding in a safe manner and equipped in car seats when legally required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
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Communications
  • Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

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Ethics

  • Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
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Organizational Support
  • Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

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Planning/Organizing

  • Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
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Problem Solving
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.


Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Language Ability:
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.


Reasoning Ability:
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Computer Skills:


  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates and Licenses:


  • None

Preferred Education/ Experience/ Skills:


  • Associate degree in education or related major preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a must.
  • 2+ years' experience working with children/child development required.
  • Classroom management and lesson planning experience.
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