Special Education Teacher Assistant ASL certification

Special Education Teacher Assistant with ASL Certification

Middletown Public Schools Middletown High School - Middletown, Rhode Island

JOB GOAL:
The Special Education Teacher Assistant will work with students with disabilities under the direction, supervision of certified personnel to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs. Applicant must be American Sign Language certified

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Special Education Teacher the Special Education Teacher Assistant will:

• Assist in implementing IEP goals.
• Carry out small group instruction and assist in one-on-one instruction as needed.
• Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records.
• Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students' OT, SLP and PT need.
• Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.
• 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 essential

• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making capabilities consistent with established school policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions provided by school administrators and assigned staff.
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with state and district established rules and regulations governing the education of students including students with disabilities.
• Ability to provide direct academic, behavioral and self-help support to students in a regular and special education classroom.
• Ability to reproduce and maintain files of learning materials using current technology.
• Ability to lift, transfer, feed and toilet students, when necessary.
• Ability to integrate student IEP goals, including OT, PT, S/L goals, into daily curriculum.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility and agility required.
• Keep all appropriate certification requirements current.

• Valid R.I. Paraprofessional Certification
• American Sign Language Certification
• Documentation of a clear BCI/FBI report
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required