Special Education Teacher Assistant - Clanton Intermediate School

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Job Category:
Classified

Department/Group:
Special Education

Term of Contract:

9 months (187 days)

Location:

Local Schools

Travel Required:

Yes

Level/Salary Range:
Teacher Assistant

Position Type:
Full time

Reports to:

Local school principals/Special Education Director

Job Description:

To provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of a supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all students receiving special services to participate in classroom activities.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing individual plans; and enhancing opportunities for all students to succeed.
• Supports teachers in the administration of tests as well as completion or review of school work.
• Assists students with special needs in the areas of grooming, community accessibility and other appropriate areas for the purpose of assisting students with their individual needs.
• Collaborates with supervising teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Confers with teachers (special education and/or inclusion teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of accountability and assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral intervention plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning skills, concepts, strategies, etc.
• Monitors students with special needs across all settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping, data collection and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes good public relations.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Assume other reasonable related job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions may require the following: physical strength, mental health, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility to perform job responsibilities; the ability to lift 50 pounds, possess full range of motion, and the ability to physically restrain students of varying age levels and sizes; ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs;

and ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical support and intervention when required. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Qualifications/Education/

Certifications:

• Must hold an Associate's degree (or)
• Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or)
• Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved Work Keys test
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board deems appropriate.

Board Approved October 19, 2021