EC Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Reports To: Principal and Classroom Teachers

Full-Time (10 month)

Nature of Work

Under general supervision performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting teachers in daily classroom activities with the care and education of children with disabilities. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one or small-group assistance with functional, academics and behavior skill development.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements-Teacher assistants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• A 2-year degree;

• A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework;

• Completion of the following WorkKeys assessments with corresponding proficiency score:

• Applied Mathematics (Score of 4)

• The Workplace Documents (Score of 4)

• The Business Writing Assessment (Score of 3)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations

• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English

• Knowledge of the care and educational needs of individuals with disabilities

• Ability to work with disabled children ranging from 3 to 21 years of age for extended periods of time

• Ability to relate to and interact with disabled children

• Ability to operate data entry equipment and maintain records of children's progress

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of GCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.

• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.

• Assists students on individual academic assignments.

• Assists children with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects, etc.)

• Assists children with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring, etc.)

• Assists children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene and other tasks students are unable to perform for themselves.

• Assembles, adjusts, and maintains equipment used in instructional programs.

• Assists therapists and other specialists.

• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.

• Performs various clerical duties, as needed: maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom displays and instructional materials; operates audiovisual equipment.

• Implements established educational programs; administers and scores tests.

• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.

• Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.

• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.

• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.

• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitors students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time; if applicable, serves as bus monitor.

• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.

• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.

• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (60 to 100 pounds)

• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.

• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.