Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/ (26-27)

Qualifications

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Absorb and apply classroom management and differentiation techniques
• Implement research-based techniques in instruction and behavior management
• Use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Problem-solve utilizing sound judgment and take initiative

Essential Functions

• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Collect data to document individual student progress toward IEP goals
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support)
• Absorb and implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s)
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's arrival and departure to and from schools
• Assist and supervise during emergency drills, assemblies, specials (e.g. PE, art, recess) field trips and to other school related functions on and off school campus
• Provide physical assistance to students as needed in the areas of self-help, clothing management, toileting (including accidents and catheterization), and feeding
• Provide physical assistance to therapists and teachers as needed in duties related to occupational and physical therapy and mainstreaming classes
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by writing assignments, taking notes and/or writing students' responses under the direction of the teacher
• Provide physical assistance as needed to students by lifting, positioning, assisting with walking and by pushing wheelchairs
• Participate in professional development and other meetings

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children
• Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities
• Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques
• Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (process, strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning)
• Ability to use research-based techniques in instruction and behavior management
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Salary/Pay Schedule

Minimum Salary $20.60 (note: could change based on experience)
Pay Schedule: Biweekly