TIVERTON HIGH SCHOOLTeacher Assistant THSTitle: Special Education Teacher Assistant Categories: Special Education AssistantJob Description:Teacher AssistantTo work with students with disabilities under the direction supervision of certified personnel and to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs. Under Direction of Special Education Teacher: 1. Assist in implementing IEP goals. 2. Carry out small group instruction and assist in one-on-one instruction as needed. 3. Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records 4. Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students OT SLP and PT need. 5. Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students. 6. Implement equipment sensory mobility behavior plans and self-care plans (toileting) per students needs - the physical ability to assist in lifting students for the purpose of positioning changing toileting etc. is essentialAdditional Requirements:Assist students with self-help skills (grooming toileting etc.)Assist student with mobility needs. (May involve lifting toileting etc.)Assist with lifting and positioning studentsAssist students in their environmental setting including the restroomAccompany students to physical therapy occupational therapy speech etc. Observe and chart behavior. Give positive reinforcement and close supervision for students with behavior in implementing the behavior plan as set up by the supervising teacher according to the IEP. Ability and willingness to work with students who have special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting kicking hitting emotional outburst etc.)Assist with data keeping and recording. Recognize the stages of an escalating crisis and intervenes with evidence-based techniques to appropriately safe Teacher Assistant Certification RequiredTo support Tivertons commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity in education the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity diversity and use the following link to view the District Title IX webpage: Principal Susan Craven
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