Immediate Opportunity! The Katherine Thomas School Program serves students in grades K-8 with language and learning challenges, autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other health impairments. KTS has an opportunity for a full-time Special Education Elementary School Teaching Assistants (TA) beginning with the current school year. Be a part of a supportive team with friendly staff and help to make a difference in someone's life. EOE

Teaching Assistant position responsibilities include:

• Assist teachers in implementing content area curricula

• Guide and assist students in the classroom in following the teacher’s instruction and school/program rules

• Provide necessary accommodations to meet individual, group, and program needs

• Create a supportive learning environment

• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

• Document student progress through written notes and narrative reports

  Required Experience for the Teaching Assistant:

• MUST have a Bachelors Degree

• Experience with students with learning disabilities, Autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other health impairment preferred

• Knowledge of education and behavior management methods, procedures, and techniques helpful

• Must be reliable, maintain a professional attitude, and be team oriented

• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly