EC Teacher Assistant - AU Self-Contained Classroom @ Wintergreen Intermediate

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing the children's' Individual Education Program goals and objectives as well as Common Core and/or Extensions of Common Core Standards.
• Assist with providing support to students in the general education setting as designated by the Special Education Teacher.
• Assist with behavioral support, academic needs, and monitor on task behaviors and class participation in the school setting.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Follow classroom and individual schedules as directed by the teacher.
• Assist student/s, as assigned by teacher and/or Principal, with personal care needs (feeding, toileting, etc.) and medical procedures for which they are trained and as needed.
• Conduct learning exercises with the student.
• Guide student in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Assist with the supervision of student to ensure safety at all times.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual student.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays.
• Develop materials and group lessons to meet instructional objectives determined by the teacher.
• Correct student work under the teacher's supervision.
• Participate in discipline procedures and prescribe consequences for student behavior under teacher supervision (follow teacher behavior plan and/or Behavior Intervention Plan).
• Aid in devising special strategies for reinforcing behavior or academic skills.
• Assist with data collection for students, as assigned by the Special Education Teacher.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks and to maintain a neat and organized classroom.
• Follow appropriate communication lines to discuss concerns- i.e., teacher, principal, EC Program Staff.
• Adhere to all policies of school and district (see code of conduct).
• Maintain the confidentiality of personally identifying information and all student records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the Building Principal.
• Adhere to Para-manual guidelines.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred. Valid Virginia Driver’s License. CPR certification. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.