International Community School of Addis Ababa STEP Teaching Assistant Job

International Community School of Addis Ababa STEP Teaching Assistant Job

Job Id: 200062

Category: Education
Location: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: As per ICS scale

Job Description

Actively participating in push-in classes to support students on the SST caseload, as well as others that require support

Prepares and presents displays of students’ work

Actively collaborate with the classroom teacher to provide accommodations required for the SST students to access the curriculum

Implement modifications developed collaboratively with classroom teachers, for students in the TA’s assigned classes.

Serve as a link in the communication between classroom teachers and the SST caseload manager, keeping both the loop regarding student needs.

Oversee after-school strategic tutoring sessions for SST students 3X per week
STEP TAs help with late pick up once per week

Job Requirements

Education/Experience:

BA degree in related field Degree in special needs education or psychology is required for STEP Program TAs).

Three years working in teaching and learning system out of which at least one year in a classroom setup where s/he has experience of working with children. Preferred, experience with special needs students, a passion for teaching all age groups is essential and a positive approach to teamwork and collaboration.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Three years working in teaching and learning system out of which

at least one year in a classroom setup where s/he has experience of working with children. Preferred, experience with special needs students, a passion for teaching all age groups is essential and a positive approach to teamwork and collaboration.

Have the understanding and the experience in positive classroom management & discipline procedures

Have the skill to support students with emotional or behavioral problems and helps develop their social skills.

Ability to manage children and cope with challenging behavior

Ability to build good relationship with children, teachers and parents

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Be a proactive problem solver in addressing student and teacher needs

Can make decisions that are routine in nature with clearly defined procedures.

Can work under general supervision while independently and proactively completing routine assignments and asking questions when instructions are unclear, new, or difficult.

Can communicate effectively, with good English, with parents as delegated.

Can model and promote collaborative work
Expected in keeping identified students’ evaluation progresses and records confidential.

How to Apply

Interested staff members fulfilling the minimum requirements are invited to submit their applications to the HR office until Monday, 4 March 2019 or send it through email through hr@icsaddis.org.

Note: copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters should not be included with your application. You will provide the documents upon request.

International Community School of Addis Ababa STEP Teaching Assistant Job