Tasks supporting teachers are adapted to the curriculum and work methodology, to individual needs students with a certificate of disability. Support teachers can work both in kindergarten, elementary school What high school. Wherever students need support.
Responsibilities of supporting teachers
Support teachers most of the time they support children with autism, behavioral disorders and motor, mental and related disabilities. They play a key role in the learning and knowledge acquisition process. They help subject teachers to educate students effectively. Sometimes their professional activity focuses on motivating students to work, explaining the content of tasks and instructions, and they also actively participate in cooperation with subject teachers in adapting the curriculum to the children’s abilities. They also take care of students’ mental well-being and encourage them to integrate with their peers.
Qualifications of support teachers
The basic requirement for supporting teachers is possession pedagogical education. They should have completed pedagogical studies at bachelor’s or master’s level. Educational education provides basic knowledge and skills in the area pedagogy, psychology and teaching methodology. Support teachers are also willing to continue their education. Courses and trainingand expand your knowledge and skills. Examples of courses might include pspecial education, social integration, communication with students with disabilitiesor the use of modern teaching methods.
Some support teachers offer extra lessons if they have additional qualifications. For example, lead teachers rehabilitation activities and sociotherapeutic must have completed Master’s studies or alternative forms of vocational education in the area of resocialization and sociotherapy.
Who is entitled to a teaching assistant?
Support teachers have the right to the children they have decision on the need for special education – this document forms the basis for hiring a properly trained educator who will assist the child in daily learning in kindergarten or school. Supporting educators They are mandatory employees in kindergartens and integrated schools, as well as in integrated units. Support teachers also work in regular schools if students need specialized help. The standard working hours for support teachers are: 20 hours per weekHowever, it is the school or kindergarten management who decides how much time a specific student is entitled to.
Support Teacher Earnings
Support Teacher Earnings depend on the type of facilities, regions where they work and professional experience. On average, a support teacher in Poland earns as of August 14, 2024 PLN 4,458 gross per month.
