Teacher Assistant

Job Description

The Campus School at Boston College is a private, publicly funded special education day school within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development on the Boston College campus. The Campus School educates students ages 3-22 with extensive support needs, including complex medical needs.

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the special education teacher with the management of appropriate educational, therapeutic and health care services for each student in the classroom, as indicated in the Individualized Education Program.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting the special education teacher with the implementation of the Individualized Education Program for each student in the classroom
• Attend transdisciplinary team meetings or other pertinent meetings relevant to implementing the students' Individualized Education Program and attend in-service trainings
• Responsible for following daily classroom schedules and specific programs for group and individual activities for each student as directed by special education teacher
• Assist the special education teacher with organization and maintenance of classroom and therapeutic supplies and equipment
• Accompany students to therapy sessions as needed
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and administration
• Under the direction of the classroom special education teacher and therapists, share in teaching in the classroom setting and the development of curriculum materials
• Observe classroom settings covering ages 3-22
• Assist students in attending to their personal care needs
• Support the mission of the Campus School at Boston College

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in education or related field and experience working with students with multiple disabilities preferred.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Problem Solving Ability
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Assist, lift and transport students who have physical disabilities

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour