Teaching Assistant - Special Education - Claiborne High School

Core Responsibilities

• Academic & Instructional Support:
  • Individual and Small Group Tutoring: Reinforce learning concepts presented by the teacher to help students master high school curriculum standards.
  • IEP Accommodation Implementation: Adapt or modify classroom work, materials, and testing environments according to students' specific IEP guidelines.
  • Transition and Life-Skills Training: Assist 9th–12th grade students with post-secondary transition goals, which may include vocational training or independent living skills.
• Behavioral & Social Management:
  • Behavior Intervention Monitoring: Implement and track progress on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), utilizing positive reinforcement and behavioral modification techniques.
  • Supervision: Monitor student behavior and safety across high school environments, including general education classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and field trips.
  • De-escalation: Respond appropriately to emotional or behavioral crises using district-approved safety techniques.
• Personal Care & Medical Assistance (CDC/Severe Settings):
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist students in Comprehensive Development Classrooms (CDC) with personal needs such as toileting, diapering, handwashing, and feeding.
  • Medical Support: Administer health care needs (e.g., tube feeding, medication supervision) under the guidance of school health personnel.
  • Physical Mobility: Lift or transition students with physical disabilities safely into wheelchairs, standers, or adaptive devices.
• Administrative & Collaborative Duties:
  • Data Collection: Observe and record precise daily data regarding student academic progress and behavior tracking.
  • Material Preparation: Help design, organize, and copy instructional materials, displays, or assistive technology tools.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain complete confidentiality regarding student records and personal information in compliance with FERPA guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Education Requirements: Per Tennessee state standards, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: High school diploma or GED PLUS a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment . At least 48 earned semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution. An Associate's degree or higher.
• Knowledge & Abilities: Strong basic mathematical skills Basic computer literacy and assistive technologies. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently (if placed in severe/CDC settings). Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting.