EC 1:1 Teacher Assistant

EC 1:1 Teacher Assistant

The EC Teacher Assistant performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting students with disabilities in achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility. Further, the EC Teacher Assistant provides individual assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities as directed. The EC Teacher Assistant assists the supervising teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

The EC Teacher Assistant performs the following duties:

• Assist the classroom teacher with performing specific duties assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by the teacher
• Assist with behavior modifications as requested by the teacher
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines
• Escort students as assigned by the teacher or administrator
• Assist students with mobility needs, such as lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs, loading and unloading on/off the bus, transporting students in and around the school, and on field trips
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher, therapist, or pathologist
• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to the teacher and assist with student resolution
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, and snack, including clean-up
• Maintain various confidential records and files
• Participate in staff development activities as directed by the Department for Exceptional Children
• Perform additional duties as requested by the teacher, principal, or District EC Staff

The EC Teacher Assistant performs the following duties in Pre-Kindergarten Classes:

• Assist the teacher with setting up the room for morning activities; greet students; assist students with the placement of belongings; may be asked to supervise morning activities
• Supplement the activities of the teacher; reinforce learning in small groups; provide one-on-one individual assistance; supervise Centers; participate in activities for children with special needs; assist students with independent projects; listen to students; read stories
• Constantly monitor the behavior of the students and employ strategies as necessary to protect students from injury; reward good behavior; respond to inappropriate behavior as instructed by the teacher; supervise play time and situations where the classroom teacher is out of the room
• Give approved medications; assist sick or hurt children; contact parents, if necessary, as directed by the teacher
• Prepare letters for parents, informing them of classroom activities as directed by the teacher

The EC Teacher Assistant performs the following duties in Separate Setting Classrooms:

• Assist with the delivery of special services for intellectually and/or physically disabled students
• Assist with therapeutic rehabilitation
• Prepare students for therapy and other special classes
• Monitor the administration of medication
• Monitor special diets as needed
• Make attempts to incorporate fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, self-help skills, social skills, and computer skills into classroom activities
• Collaborate with the teacher to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists, and counselors to understand the needs of and provide for appropriate services for students
• Coordinate with social workers, teachers, bus drivers, administrators, volunteers, and other assistants as directed by the teacher
• Perform general housekeeping duties, i.e., set up various equipment each morning; put equipment away at the end of the day; wash mats, toys, equipment, etc., with antibacterial soap/Clorox; charge wheelchairs; perform repair and maintenance tasks related to school and student equipment
• Serve as a job coach, as assigned to students at community-based job placements, to monitor job skills and appropriate behavior

The EC Teacher Assistant performs the following duties in Therapeutic Settings/1:1 Behavioral Support:

• Assist the teacher with setting up the room for activities; greet students; assist students with their belongings; supervise activities
• Reinforce learning in small groups; provide one-on-one individual assistance; supervise Centers; assist students with independent projects; listen to students; read stories
• Constantly monitor the behavior of the students and employ strategies as necessary to mitigate behavioral issues; reward good behavior; respond to inappropriate behavior as instructed by the teacher; supervise play time and situations where the classroom teacher is out of the room
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