Anticipated- SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant; Grades: 6-8

Job Description - Anticipated- SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8) (RTP)

Job Description

Anticipated- SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8) - (RTP)

Description

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs

Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning

Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene

Assist with classroom curriculum

Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty

Keep the teacher informed of students' special needs or problems

Maintain confidentiality

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment or alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties there are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following:
  Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment

Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification

Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of relevant work experience preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics

Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups

Organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet the goals of the position

Initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication skills in both oral and written forms

Ability to work with children with disabilities

• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments