Special Ed. Teacher Assistant level II

Job Title

Teacher Assistant - Special Education II

• Have a high school diploma
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Two (2) exceptions to this particular qualification:
  • Those with certification as a TA in another state
  • Those with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards
• Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
  • Successfully passed the Para Pro Assessment
  • Complete at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education
  • Obtain an associate or higher degree
• Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification upon hiring

Reports to:

Building Administrator/Director of Pupil Personnel

To provide 1:1 instructional, physical, social‑emotional, behavioral and other direct support and services to students with disabilities under the supervision and direction of certified staff.

• Communicates high and clear expectations for students
• Fosters independence and grit in all learners
• Implements instructional and physical supports and, at times, behavior intervention strategies and program changes as directed by the Case Manager and/or related service provider as decided upon by the team
• Assists students with physical tasks and daily living skills such as eating and drinking, putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the bathroom, washing hands, changing diapers, etc.
• Collects skill acquisition data
• Maintains CPI certification
• Completes Medicaid logs as directed for individual students
• Establishes a supportive relationship with students with disabilities while fostering student independence
• Collaborates with general education teachers, special education teachers and related service providers to address strengths and needs of students with disabilities
• Participates in professional learning activities
• Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professional ethics; uses effective communication skills with students and colleagues (spoken, written and non‑verbal) and completes all requested forms and data collections accurately and in a timely manner; performs the functions of the position in accordance with the RI Teacher Assistant Standards, RI Professional Code of Conduct, and all laws, regulations, school district policies, directives, the mission of the district, school‑based plans, and administrative priorities/requests
• Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions of the position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, to view a computer screen, and to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move from location to location, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, and engage in hands‑on physical restraints following CPI. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Length of the contract to be determined by the Superintendent.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the contract.

The Barrington Public Schools does not…