Special Education Assistant
Special Education Assistant
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Special Education Assistant
Qualifications:
Ability to operate a computer and related software such as Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint
Use of computers PC and Mac.
Supervises: N/A
Reports To: Principal of assigned school and Exceptional Education Director
Summary
Thejobof the Special Education Teaching Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support lunchroom
playground etc.
Primary Responsibilities
Works cooperatively with all staff.
Models good reading writing and speaking skills for students.
Works directly with students reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in basic language mathematics reading and social skills.
Monitors written assignments as studentswork. When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected immediate-re-teaching/reinforcing shall be provided.
Works with a large group when reading to the group and/or playing vocabulary games.
Works with individual or small groups to reinforce basic language reading mathematics and social skills.
Assists the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.
Follows daily schedule as outlined by the lead teacher assistant principal or principal.
Assists in preparing material (e.g. chart posters boardwork and correctingwork)
assists in displaying studentswork and distributes and collect paper.
Supervises independent student study.
Attends and participates in professional development activities.
Follows directions of the principal and classroom teacher.
Assists the classroom teacher with resources files student unit and learning centers.
Accompany small groups of students to and from various locations within the school.
Assists the lead teacher in the instructional planning process.
Serves as a proctor among students at any time (such as classroom management recessduty testing etc.) under the direct and immediate supervision of a certified teacher.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists the assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming including but not necessarily
limited to: social academic behavioral andself-help growth and development
Assists in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher oradministrator (e.g. bus loading classroom assignments lunch recess etc.)
Demonstrates understanding of students disabilities; keeps firm hand and is courteous and fair
Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus and/or waits with students for transportation
Participates in physical activities which are part of the students basic program
Assists students in the restroom as necessary and may have to change diapers
Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the day
Demonstrates cooperation openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach
Communicates collaborates and cooperates with colleagues supervisors and students
Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/herworkwith special education children and other staff
Participates in all meetings training programs and in-service sessions as assigned by the building or district administrator
Performs such other duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator
Terms of employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board of Education.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the
Boards policy on Evaluation of Personnel.
Employment Type
Full-Time
