E. D. Teacher Assistant

SALARY:
Hiring Range: $20.40 - $31.83/hour ($24,934 - $38,897/year)

DAYS: 188 | FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Full Time

This paraprofessional position assists the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks, including emergency plans, health‑related plans/services, and instructional procedures. The work is carried out under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and special education department administrator.

• Assist the teacher with emergency and health‑related plans and services.
• Perform classroom management tasks and maintain instructional materials.
• Provide one‑to‑one or small‑group support for students with disabilities.
• Assist with attendance and record keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Assist with housekeeping, bulletin board maintenance, and class sponsor activity supervision.
• Support students’ personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist with medical incidents and emergency procedures.
• Supervise students at all times, including during teacher absences.
• Collaborate with substitute teachers, staff, parents, and administrators.
• Act as a role model for courtesy and proper school behavior.
• Check student work, including objective test materials.
• Prepare and keep inventory of instructional materials and media equipment.
• Assist with or supervise students during school‑sponsored activities.
• Provide consistent support for students with disabilities in mainstream classes.
• Accompany students to mainstream settings or remain with non‑mainstream students as directed.
• Perform additional relevant tasks as needed or directed.

• Participate in school and division training and professional development.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Use relevant technology competently.
• Maintain a positive, professional conduct consistent with a position of public trust.
• Follow written and oral instructions for instructional, behavioral, emergency, and health‑related plans.

• Ability to work with students across a range of ability levels.
• Effective communication skills with students, teachers, parents, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions for instructional and supportive tasks.

• Minimum:
  High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  None specified.

• Teacher assistant or similar paid or volunteer work, or equivalent combination of education and experience (at least 1 year).

None required.

The role is performed indoors in a standard classroom or office environment. Employees work regularly without exposure to adverse conditions, although occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, and crowded working conditions may occur.