Special Education Teaching Assistant - Miles River Middle School

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Strong candidates should have the ability to be flexible, work as part of a team and exhibit strong communication skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Process

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted charter.

• Works with the teacher in making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.

• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.

• Works with the teacher in encouraging student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.

• Works with the teacher in providing progress through authentic observations.

• Uses effective oral and written expression

• Works with the teacher in recognizing learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate alongside the teacher.
  Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.

• Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process.
  Classroom Management

• Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.

• Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

• Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
  Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.

• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.

• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.

• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.
  Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at the school.

• Attends staff and committee meetings as required.
  Student Evaluation

• Works with the teacher in evaluating accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such kid-watching notes, as teacher and student made rubrics, samples of students' work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests.

• Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required.

• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.