Reports To:
Elementary Life Centered Education Teacher
Scope of Responsibilities:
The LCE Teaching Assistant is supervised by the LCE teacher and works to support LCE students throughout the school, by providing assistance to individual or small groups of developmentally disabled students. He or she also provides clerical and other classroom support services to the LCE teacher.
Overall Responsibilities:
Collaborate with colleagues
Communicate regularly with the Life Centered Education Teacher, SSS Coordinator and classroom teachers
Provide instructional assistance to LCE students
Provide support for the inclusion in class activities for LCE students
Attend relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings as necessary.
Promote a positive learning environment
Assume responsibility for meaningful professional growth
Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Life Centered Education Teacher or SSS
Coordinator or Principal
Abilities:
The LCE Teaching Assistant possesses the ability to recognize and work with the specific needs of students in the LCE program. Candidates must be able to demonstrate understanding, patience, and empathy for the special needs of their students, including the ability to recognize and adjust for the limitations and strengths of the students and encourage and support their inclusion in the mainstream classes, programs and activities throughout the school. The candidate must be able to work with the students towards the goal of mainstreaming and inclusion with the general student population.
Specific Roles/Responsibilities:
Provide a safe, supportive and fun environment that motivates and challenges students
Provide direct support to students in both the LCE and inclusive Classrooms
Supervise students on a daily basis as determined by the LCE team;
on the playground and in the lunchroom in order to maintain student safety and develop their life skills, social and physical skills
when transitioning between classes
during inclusion in their mainstream classes
Provide a safe, supportive and fun environment that motivates and challenges students
Physically assist students with tasks of daily living such as eating, using the bathroom, and dressing, as determined by individual student needs
Work closely within the LCE team to;
prepare demonstrations, visual aids and adapted material
develop and lead classroom activities and games to develop social and creative skillsfor students in the LCE
gather data and document progress or behavior for individual students in a consistent and agreed upon manner
develop and implement a student’s learning and behavioral plans with a focus on assisting them to meet their IEP goals
provide parents with activities to support their children at home
Implement recommendations from specialists in Speech and Language, occupational and physical therapy, and sensory integration under the direction of the LCE teacher
Participate in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days) or class field trip as required
Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity as required
Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs or Education
Experience working with elementary school students Pre K through grade 5
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong student advocacy skills
Strong organization skills
Good computer skills
Fluent English speaker with proficient writing and spelling skills
Student-centered and nurturing personality
Commitment to collaborative planning
Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative, flexibility and creativity
Has a professional and ethical approach to work.
Commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
Commitment to Mission and Educational Aims of ISK.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:
Experience working with children with special needs
Experience with adaptive technology
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Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and at least three recent references (including a supervisor’s) and their contacts, in one PDF file to
Apply via :
recruitment@isk.ac.ke
