Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Aid students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Understand how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material.
• Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules.
• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Aid students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors.
• Aid in de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support from the General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed.
• Reinforce SDI concepts that have already been in effect.

Required/Preferred Education

High school degree or higher. Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.

Required/Preferred Experience

Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Physical Functions

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Travel Required

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.