Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant (316160C)

Paraprofessional

Reports to:

Principal/Exceptional Children Teacher

Supervises:
None

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary:
Teacher Assistant II - 58

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School diploma; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements under "No Child Left Behind":
• Associate degree, or
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or
• Successful completion of a series of Work Keys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development
• Due to licensing regulations, preschool assistants must have an associate degree in Early Childhood Development
• Must become initially certified in a Crisis Intervention Program (specific program to be determined by MCS Exceptional Children's Department) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process (adhering to all timelines)

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs, under general supervision, a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities
• Performs a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students
• Provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities
• Assists teacher with general housekeeping, clerical duties and repair/maintenance of school equipment
• Stays abreast of activities performed by the teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, handbook of Parent's Rights and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• Obtains and maintains basic first aid and CPR certification
• Stays abreast of the following: methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade/age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; child development disabilities
• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides one-on-one assistance as needed
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves
• Participates in staff development as directed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Life Skills and Other EC Classes (and Other Students as Appropriate):

Pre-Kindergarten Classes: