Sped Teacher Assistant

Job Title: SPED Teacher Assistant

Reports To: Classroom Teacher/Building Principal

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of the Special Education Teaching Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate a computer and related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Use of computers, PC and Mac.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works cooperatively with all staff.

• Works within the framework of the Madison County School District as set forth in the line organizational chart.

• Models good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.

• Works directly with students reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in basic language, mathematics, reading and social skills.

• Monitors written assignments as students' work. When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate-re-teaching/reinforcing shall be provided.

• Works with a large group when reading to the group and/or playing vocabulary games.

• Works with individual or small groups to reinforce basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills.

• Assists the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.

• Follows daily schedule as outlined by the lead teacher, assistant principal or principal.

• Assists in preparing material (e.g., chart posters, board work, and correcting work), assists in displaying students' work, and distributes and collect paper.

• Supervises independent student study.

• Attends and participates in professional development activities.

• Follows directions of the principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher.

• Assists the classroom teacher with resources files, student unit, and learning centers.

• Accompany small groups of students to and from various locations within the school.

• Assists the lead teacher in the instructional planning process.

• Serves as a proctor among students at any time (such as classroom management, recess duty, testing, etc.) under the direct and immediate supervision of a certified teacher.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists the assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming including, but not necessarily

• limited to: social, academic, behavioral and self-help growth and development

• Assists in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher or

• administrator (e.g. bus loading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, etc.)

• Demonstrates understanding of students' disabilities; keeps firm hand and is courteous and fair

• Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus, and/or waits with students for transportation

• Participates in physical activities which are part of the students' basic program

• Assists students in the restroom as necessary, and may have to change diapers

• Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the day

• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with special education children and other staff

• Participates in all meetings, training programs, and in-service sessions as assigned by the building or district administrator

• Performs such other duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator