Urban League of Rhode Island
Teaching Assistant, Mount Pleasant Academy
Urban League of Rhode Island, Green Corners, New York, United States
Teaching Assistant, Mount Pleasant Academy
Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02908 Contact: Genesis Fuentes Phone: 401-492-7583 Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org Job Description
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: TEACHING ASSISTANT, EARLY CHILDHOOD. Dynamic treatment program for children seeks experienced, certified teaching assistant to work with students ages 5-7 in a self-contained classroom as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Mount Pleasant Academy, the state’s premiere treatment facility for children with psychiatric challenges, is looking to expand its treatment team of educators, psychologists, speech and occupational therapists, nursing and psychiatry to provide comprehensive services for our students. The ideal candidate will possess Teaching Assistant certification and have significant experience working with children with special needs. This is a 225-day position, full-time with benefits. Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Assist teachers in daily instruction of students Management of classroom grades, scores, student information, etc. Participation in IEP preparation and creation Educational/behavioral data collection as required Behavior management, crisis intervention Participation in multidisciplinary treatment team Other duties as assigned Qualifications
(Required) 16-11.2-2. General qualifications of Teacher Assistants (Statute text) Be of good character as verified by the employer Hold a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma or demonstrate literacy skills (including reading, writing, speaking and mathematics) necessary to work with teachers and students For any person hired after January 1, 1999, complete a training program in compliance with the Teacher Assistant program standards developed by the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to § 16‑11.2‑1 For those employed as a Teaching Assistant prior to January 1, 1999, Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, or similar field required (Required) Experience with ED/BD children and children with autism Physical Requirements
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to communicate effectively Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work‑life benefits. Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130‑year track record of improving the health and well‑being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.
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Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02908 Contact: Genesis Fuentes Phone: 401-492-7583 Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org Job Description
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: TEACHING ASSISTANT, EARLY CHILDHOOD. Dynamic treatment program for children seeks experienced, certified teaching assistant to work with students ages 5-7 in a self-contained classroom as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Mount Pleasant Academy, the state’s premiere treatment facility for children with psychiatric challenges, is looking to expand its treatment team of educators, psychologists, speech and occupational therapists, nursing and psychiatry to provide comprehensive services for our students. The ideal candidate will possess Teaching Assistant certification and have significant experience working with children with special needs. This is a 225-day position, full-time with benefits. Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Assist teachers in daily instruction of students Management of classroom grades, scores, student information, etc. Participation in IEP preparation and creation Educational/behavioral data collection as required Behavior management, crisis intervention Participation in multidisciplinary treatment team Other duties as assigned Qualifications
(Required) 16-11.2-2. General qualifications of Teacher Assistants (Statute text) Be of good character as verified by the employer Hold a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma or demonstrate literacy skills (including reading, writing, speaking and mathematics) necessary to work with teachers and students For any person hired after January 1, 1999, complete a training program in compliance with the Teacher Assistant program standards developed by the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to § 16‑11.2‑1 For those employed as a Teaching Assistant prior to January 1, 1999, Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, or similar field required (Required) Experience with ED/BD children and children with autism Physical Requirements
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to communicate effectively Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work‑life benefits. Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130‑year track record of improving the health and well‑being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.
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