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JOB TITLE:
Teaching Assistant, Substitute
JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking a self-motivated individual to provide support to the education faculty of New Dominion School. On-site education at Gerard Academy is provided by New Dominion School for children, grades 2-12, with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric problems. The school also provides an educational experience for those students from surrounding communities who are not successful in their current school districts. Responsibilities will include providing educational assistance to clients in the classroom, preparation of classroom materials, providing classroom supervision and ensuring student resident safety. Also provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all criteria for an approved Paraprofessional Certification in the State of Minnesota, be at least 21 years of age or older and remain current on all required training and certifications. Requires the ability to effectively carry out lesson plans during a Teacher Assistant's short-term absence and the ability to effectively provide educational assistance to the students on assigned subject materials, projects and assignments. Must possess strong organizational and communication skills and have the ability to multi-task and work independently. Requires the ability to assist in physical interventions and restraints of student residents and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours) and twist, bend, and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential school setting.
TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN THIS POSITION: Click here
to complete an Employment Profile. Please note that we do not accept resumes.
If you have questions or problems filling out the Employment Profile, please contact
Human Resources at Gerard Academy. Nexus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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