SPED Teacher Assistant

Qualifications

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Posting:

Teacher Assistant- SPED

Location:

RAYMOND ELEM/CARVER MIDDLE

Job Category:

School Support Staff

Salary:$21,617.00 - $22,873.84

Licensed Position: NO Full Time: YES

SPED ASSISTANT TEACHER

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REPORTS TO:

Principal or his/her designee; under direct supervision of the classroom teacher

SUPERVISES:
Students as assigned by the teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

The basic function of this position is to assist in providing a well-organized and smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

• Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.
• Assists, as directed, in improving students' basic skills in all academic areas.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
• Assists students by interpreting directions.
• Assists students with drill or additional instruction.
• Assists/monitors students in small group sessions.
• Assists students with make-up work.
• Reads to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Monitors students and assists with classroom management.
• Supervises independent student study.
• Helps maintain an attractive and clean learning environment.
• Assists classroom teacher with room arrangements such as learning centers or furniture placement.
• Works harmoniously with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Operates within the school district's policies and procedures.
• Assists with student supervision on field trips.
• Assists, as directed, in performing all clerical responsibilities handled or assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Follows the district's policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.
• Follows the district's fixed asset policy.
• Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.