Anticipated- SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant; Grade: K-5

Job Description - ANTICIPATED- SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grade: K-5) (RTP)

Job Description

ANTICIPATED- SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grade: K-5) - (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 special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Keep teacher informed of students' special needs or problems
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is essential. A remote work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees, as regular attendance and performing duties at the worksite are required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following:
  Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
• Successful completion of a training program for teacher assistants or six months of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
• Ability to work with diverse ethnic groups
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and ability to follow instructions
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Flexibility and willingness to stay current with professional developments