Special Education Resource Room Teaching Assistant – Middle School

Special Education 1:1 Resource Room Teaching Assistant – Middle School

Lake Shore Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant to provide individualized 1:1 support to a middle school student receiving special education services. Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher and other appropriate staff, the Teaching Assistant will support the student's academic, behavioral, organizational, social-emotional, and functional needs throughout the school day.

The position is approximately 7.5 hours per day. While the primary assignment is to provide 1:1 support to an identified student, the Teaching Assistant works as part of the Resource Room and school team and may assist with other student and classroom responsibilities as appropriate and as directed by certified staff.

• Provides individualized 1:1 support to an assigned student throughout the school day, including Resource Room, general education classes, transitions, lunch, and other school activities as appropriate.
• Supports the student's participation and progress in the general education curriculum and assists with implementation of accommodations, modifications, and supports identified in the student's IEP.
• Works individually with the assigned student to reinforce academic skills, classroom instruction, assignments, and concepts introduced by certified teachers.
• Provides support with organization, time management, task initiation, assignment completion, study skills, and other executive-functioning needs.
• Reinforces strategies designed to improve the student's independence, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and ability to successfully navigate the middle school environment.
• Provides prompting, redirection, and other appropriate supports to help the student remain engaged, regulated, and on task.
• Implements instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional strategies as directed by certified teachers and other appropriate professional staff.
• Supports the student's progress toward IEP goals and objectives under the direction of certified special education staff.
• Assists the student with transitions between classes and activities and helps the student develop increasing independence with navigating the school day.
• Utilizes assistive technology, organizational tools, visual supports, educational technology, and other resources appropriate to the student's individual needs.
• Collects and records data regarding student academic performance, behavior, participation, independence, and progress as directed by certified staff.
• Implements behavioral supports and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), when applicable, consistent with training and direction from professional staff.
• Supports appropriate peer interactions, communication, self-advocacy, and participation in the school environment.
• Promotes student independence by providing the least amount of adult assistance necessary for the student to successfully access instruction and school activities.
• Communicates observations and relevant information regarding the student's performance, behavior, and needs to the supervising teacher and appropriate professional staff.
• Collaborates with Resource Room teachers, general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and other support staff to provide consistent student support.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student information and records.
• Participates in meetings, professional development, and student-specific training as appropriate.
• Assists with other classroom and student-support responsibilities as directed when consistent with the needs of the assigned student.
• Follows all applicable…