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Teacher Aide
- Job Title
- Teacher Aide
- Job ID
- 27746056
- Location
- Moreno Valley, CA,
- Other Location
- Description
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JOB description
Job Title: Teacher Aide Department:
Location:Family Wellness
Moreno ValleyReports To: Lead Teacher FLSA Status:
Salary Range:Non-Exempt
Starting at $20.67-$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 in-home 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 person-centered, strength-based 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 up-to-date 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:
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.- 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.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
Language Ability:
Mathematical Ability:
Reasoning Ability:
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.
- Ability to communicate clearly and proactively with students and foster parents.
- Possession of a valid State driver's license.
- Attainment of at least 21 years of age.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move around for work. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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