Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Sign On Bonus - $1,500 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and 1/2 at a year)  (full time only qualifies)

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - no weekends

Northern Rivers has opportunities for Teacher Aides at our Neil Hellman School. The school serves residential and day students with serious emotional, behavioral and learning challenges, and our team members provide the therapeutic, educational and vocational services they need to empower our students to reach their maximum potential to ensure student success. 
For some of these children, coming to school allows them to be in a place where they are cared for and allowed to just be kids, and to reach their educational goals without the stress of food insecurity or housing availability. 
As a Teacher Aide, you see the progress a child in your classroom is making as each week advances, giving you a sense of accomplishment knowing that you make a difference in each child’s life. 
Teacher Aides assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of behavior management and supporting students' success in school. You will work onsite at our Albany campus, and follow the school calendar, which includes a six-week summer school beginning in July. 
This position is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in working with children in a teaching setting, but without the educational criteria of a teacher. 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students. 

• Help implement behavior plans (BIP); record behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested. 

• Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. 

• Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students. 

• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others to understand the needs of and provide services for students. 

• Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers. 

• Perform clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment. 

• Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, TCI, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) to enhance professional skills and competencies. 

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students. 

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal 
   

Requirements and Education: 

• High School Diploma required 

• Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21 
   

Benefits 

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Paid time off  

• Holiday Pay  

• 401 (K) plan  

• Life Insurance   

• Loan repayment assistance  

• Free training/CEU opportunities