Teacher Assistant - Exceptional Children’s Program

JOB SUMMARY:

This individual will work closely with students on a regular basis in an effort to provide physical, academic and emotional support needed to maximize the benefits of the Exceptional Children's Program and to accomplish IEP goals and requirements. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the special  education  teacher(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance student instructional and behavioral objectives:

• Work with individuals, small groups; or large groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with, adhere to, and collect data in regards to behavior modification as assigned by the teacher; implement student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning.
• Accompany student(s) to assigned locations within the building, accompany students to lunch, facilitate transitions, and assist student(s)s to and from the bus as needed.
• Assist student(s) to whom assigned with personal care tasks.
• Work in conjunction with occupational and physical therapists to meet individual student needs, as established in the IEP (applying and removing appliance such as leg braces)
• Lift, move and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist with and monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment (e. breakfast/lunch/snack/clean-up, bus stops, playground, classroom, restroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.)
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher, therapist or pathologist.
• Perform clerical tasks (e.g. making copies, filing, collating, ) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.
• Follows daily schedule as outlined by the teacher and administrator.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess an empathetic attitude toward disabled students
• Work cooperatively with others in a positive manner
• Willing to learn specialized  instructional/management techniques
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality              
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a two year degree or 48 semester credit hours
• Clear Criminal background check and references required
• Eligibility to obtain CDL for Bus Driver requirement

Direct reports

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