ORRS Position March 2012

TEMUKA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Special Needs Teacher Aide

Required from 23 April 2012

Position is to work 1-1 for 25 hours per week with an ORRS funded student with specific needs

(hours reviewable per term). Teacher Aide to follow an IEP & assist the student to

participate in the classroom and wider school programme.

A copy of the Job Description is available on our website www.temukaprimary.school.nz

Applications and Curriculum Vitae’s are to be addressed to

Mrs Jane Fuller, Deputy Principal (SENCO), Temuka Primary School, 9 Hayhurst Street, Temuka

Applications close Friday 30 March 2012

SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER AIDE –Fixed Term Position for 2012

Purpose: - To assist classroom teacher to support student (ORRS High Needs) with special education needs.

Responsible to: - Classroom Teacher SENCO and Principal

Hours of Work: - 25 hours per week (Term Two 2012)

Conditions of Employment:

Support Staff Collective Agreement 2012 . The position and the teacher aide hours generated are from ORRS funding and is attached to a specific student. The Teacher Aide hours are subject to frequent review i.e. Term by Term

Responsibilities

This position requires flexibility in response to the needs of the school. The teacher-aide will work under the guidance of the classroom teachers to provide a positive and effective learning environment. The teacher-aide will not be expected to plan work to teach but supervise teacher-planned lessons. They will be expected to promote positive relationships with the wider school community.

Key Accountabilities:

A: Support students in class

· Assist the student to participate fully and safely in school life.

· Individual instruction as per Individualised Education Plans.

· Follow the programme prepared and supervised by the teacher.

· Ensure teacher instructions are understood by the student.

· Assist in ordering information, note taking.

· Monitor social behaviour.

· Support small group learning.

· Support students engaged in adapted programmes.

· Keep brief records of student’s progress.

B: Liaison

· Participate in the IEP and other meetings

· Maintain confidentiality

· Work closely with classroom teacher and SENCO

· Be flexible

C: Administration Tasks

· Keep brief record of daily activities

· Prepare resources for the student

D: Professional Development

· Take opportunities to update skills

E: Other

· Assist with playground supervision of Special Needs Student as required.

· Dirty work- changing and toileting of a student as required.

· Supervise the student whilst eating