Special Education Teacher Assistant

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher OR
• Two years or 48 College Credit Hours (transcript verification required) OR
• High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys® Scores:
  • Reading for Information score of 4
  • Applied Mathematics score of 4
  • Writing or Business Writing score of 3
• Possess a general understanding of the District Educational Program
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Reports To

Building Principal

Duties

• Works under the guidance of certified teachers
• Assists in supervising students through the day's activities
• Is supervised in creating individualized learning materials and modifying existing curriculum for access to general education
• Implements motor/mobility plans given by Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist while under the supervision of a certified teacher
• Assists group at lunch/recess and assists with specified accommodations
• Performs routine clerical duties such as: duplication of learning materials, bulletin boards, inventories, filing, etc.
• Assists with personal care (example: toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Supervises students for a limited amount of time during classroom hours
• Follows specified lesson plans assigned each day for daily activities from the certified teacher
• Attends professional development offered by the Special Education Department
• Serves as a member of the IEP team for students served
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and/or the Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment

• 180 days
• Salary as established by the Board of Education
• Per JCSD pay scale: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=36031724&revid=0mnxGvP5Hlbq9RNOdzig8g==&ptid=9slshUHzTHxaaYMVf6zKpJz3Q==&secid=yH5CtcrH538rrI0VwdB78g==&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false
• School Year: 2026-2027