Special education teaching assistant job description

+ + Position Type:

Teacher Assistant/ High School Special Education Teacher Assistant

+ Date Posted:

6/13/2022

+ Location:

STEPS Transition Program

+ Date Available:

08/17/2022

+ Closing Date:

until filled

Summary:Full-time position available (35 hours per week).Perform duties to work with assigned students or with groups of students to ensure students' learning and behavioral objectives and transport to community learning settings, which may include the following:Essential Job Functions:1. Apply lesson modifications as directed and supplement or change lesson modifications as needed to ensure that learning objectives are met.2. Prompt, cue and redirect students to keep on task.3. Administer curriculum-based tests/quizzes.4. Ensure students record assignments, have correct materials and completed assignments for class as appropriate for student needs.5. Take notes of curriculum presented during class as appropriate for student needs.6. Provide physical care as needed: diaper, toilet, feed, reinforce adaptive PE/motor activities per instructions from teacher and/or therapist(s); assist, as needed, with independent living skills; employee may have to use physical ability to lift students and perform other manipulations7. Employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.8. Must be able to read and speak English sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to assist students with instruction.9. Observe and document student behaviors; communicate activities to teacher and facilitators.10. Participate in weekly team meeting to review student progress and plan upcoming lessons.11. Assist with non-instructional activities.12. Assists in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including the lunchroom, playground, corridors, and other school facilities.13. Retrieve students from busses at the start of classes and escort students to appropriate busses at end of classes when required.14. Record and update student's progress toward achievement of individual educational plan.15. Transport students on District busses to community learning settings.16. Complete licensure procedures required by Illinois DMV to transport students.17. Use personal computer and general office equipment. Demonstrate proficiency using the technology and computer-based programs provided by the District. Use these programs to effectively manage and organize files, communication, records and databases.The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Rate of pay: $15.75/hour

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.

Department: Student Services/Schools Job Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt) Non-Exempt; Unit C Reports to: Principal or other In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary:

* Provides a variety of generalized support services to students and schools.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting is preferred. Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields is preferred. Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required.
* Associate's degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.
* Bachelor's degree in education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

* Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day
* Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
* Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team
* Implement behavior plans as developed by the team
* Assist in data collection
* Promote social interactions throughout the day
* Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed
* Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team
* Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family
* Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other "duties"
* May be expected to provide substitute educator services
* May be expected to attend trainings related to position
* Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
* Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

* Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.
* Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred).
* Ability to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
* Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.

Physical Requirements:

* Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.