ASSISTANT TEACHER-SPECIAL EDUCATION

About the role

This position serves as instructional support for students in various educational settings, under the supervision of teachers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assists with student academic goals by working with small groups or individuals.
• Affirms classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an appropriate learning environment.
• Supervises students during various school activities such as breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, and special events.
• Prepares paperwork for ARD/IEP processes and collects/enters data for special education reports.
• Supports the planning, preparation, and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• May assist in Life Skills, Behavior, Resource, or In-Class Support settings, depending on the needs of the campus and students.
• May be required to take a CPI certification class or equivalent to implement de-escalation techniques and legal restraint procedures during crisis situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or the ability to acquire it.

Skills and Abilities

• Work well under pressure.
• Take direction from teachers and administrators.
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Use computer including software, database, spreadsheet, word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Analyze data.
• Use effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• May assist with special requirements for working with assigned students (see Duties and Responsibilities, above).
• Nights and weekend activities may be occasionally required.
• The position is in the classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel may be required.