Teacher Assistant

**Position Summary**

The main purpose of the Teacher Assistant role is to assist the Classroom Teacher and Resource Teacher (“Teacher(s)”) in planning and implementation of the program of studies, developing individual education plans, classroom management and classroom organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Responsibility 1: Planning and Implementation of the Program of Studies (25%)**
- To assist the Teacher(s) in adapting and establishing knowledge, skill and attitude instructional objectives for all lessons, units and themes for all students.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in adapting and utilizing culturally-relevant, integrated, holistic, cooperative, experiential, and student-centered methods, materials and resources for all students.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in developing and implementing evaluation methods and materials for all students.
- To assist in developing and producing culturally-relevant and appropriate materials to integrate the programs for all students.

**Responsibility 2: Development of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) )(30%**
- To assist the Teacher(s) in developing and implementing the IEP’s for all students and in particular for students experiencing difficulties and students with special needs.
- To assist in implementing the objectives of the IEP by working with individuals or small groups using methods, materials and equipment described in the respective education plans.
- To assist in monitoring and evaluating the achievement of the objectives of the IEP using methods and materials described in the respective plan.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in reporting student progress as per their respective IEP to the Student Services Team and to the parents.
- To assist in preparing materials and equipment to use in integrating the IEP plans.

**Responsibility 3: Classroom Management (30%)**
- To assist the Teacher(s) in establishing and maintaining classroom rules, routines and procedure that are consistent with school and system philosophy and policy, particularly during the first six weeks of school.
- To use cultural values, such as respect and to guide all students to use appropriate behaviour and language.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in implementing classroom routines that enable all students to develop responsibility to work independently and cooperatively.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in managing and resolving student conflicts, particularly related to bullying and unacceptable behaviour using effective behaviour methods, including conflict resolution and peer mediation.
- To assist the Teacher(s)in providing an open atmosphere in which all students feel invited, accepted and wanted.

**Responsibility 4: Classroom Organization (15%)**
- To assist the Teacher(s) in providing a classroom environment that is safe, pleasant, aesthetic, stimulating and conducive to learning.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in creating relevant and appropriate educational displays and centers that reflect current themes and projects and that reflect the Kanien’kehá:ka culture and language.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in maintaining accurate, effective, and organized records that include curriculum maps, plan books, programs of studies, timetables, classroom registers, student progress and cumulative reports and files, and inventory records.
- To assist the Teacher(s) in using classroom space and equipment effectively and with concern for security and maintenance.

**Core Competencies**:
The necessary core competencies for this position include:

- Strong interpersonal skills
- Sound judgement and critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Professionalism and high ethics standards

**Technical Competencies**:
Required technical competencies for this position include:

- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Strong language processing skills of reading, writing and spelling.
- Strong mathematics skills

**Education, Knowledge & Experience**
- A Child Care Certificate or a Teaching Certificate completed or in progress and experience in working with children or teaching children.
- Inclusive Education Certificate is an asset
- Special education background
- Knowledge of current trends in Education
- Knowledge of Kanien’kehá:ka and Kahnawà:ke culture and people
- Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction