JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher Assistant supports children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This role ensures the
delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care in a therapeutic, supportive, and person-centered
environment. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting classroom teachers in
implementing educational and developmental programming, ensuring a safe and structured
classroom environment, and promoting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive
development of students.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Adelbrook is a 24/7 operating Agency. Schedules are flexible, may include early mornings,
evenings, overnights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, mandated overtime, mandated holds, and
on call responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the teacher with classroom instruction, activities, and supervision.
• Support individualized education plans (IEPs) under the guidance of certified teaching
staff.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Supervise and assist students during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outings.
• Assist with classroom materials, displays, and educational resources.
• Observe and report student behavior, academic progress, and concerns to the classroom
teacher or appropriate staff.
• Implement strategies to promote social, emotional, and functional skill development.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and professional development.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, staff, and families.
• Support classroom coverage and assume responsibilities in the teacher’s absence as
assigned.
• Decorate the classrooms with bulletin boards, children’s art, and other items for display
• Prepare snacks and sit with children to supervise them while eating snack
• Keep classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat, and orderly
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all student information.
• Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all
required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply
training techniques appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals
served, staff, and others in the environment. Demonstrate competency in de-escalation
strategies, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a high-quality educational experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to follow structured routines and adapt to individualized student needs.
• Dependability, flexibility, and capacity to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation and communication.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Understanding of child development, especially within ASD/IDD populations.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices.
• Awareness of safety and supervision standards in a classroom or childcare environment.
• Knowledge of IEP implementation and student learning supports is preferred.

ABILITIES:
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and consistency in working with students with special
needs.
• Maintain physical and emotional stamina to support active participation in all aspects of
classroom life.
• Lift and physically assist students as needed, per safety protocols.
• Accept and integrate feedback to improve personal and professional performance.
• Follow all agency and program policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or college coursework in
education, child development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth with ASD/IDD in educational or care settings
is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to transport individuals safely
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (PMT, First Aid, CPR; training
provided)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed across school and group home settings
• May involve crisis response and physical intervention in accordance with training.
• Perform all requirements of physical management techniques (PMT)
• Regular standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and active physical engagement required
• Exposure to behavioral challenges and crisis situations requiring PMT interventions
• Travel between locations required

A job description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility