TEACHER ASSISTANT- SPED (Self-contained)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree from a community college; two years of work at a senior college, or passing score on the state test

• Satisfactory completion of school district’s pre-employment test requirements

• Ability and desire to work well with exceptional services children

   

• CNA experience a plus

REPORTS TO:

            Principal or his/her designee; under direct supervision of the classroom teacher

SUPERVISES:

            Students as assigned by the teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

            The basic function of this position is to assist in providing a well-organized and smoothly

functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.

• Assists, as directed, in improving students’ basic skills in all academic areas.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.

• Assists students by interpreting directions.

• Assists students with drill or additional instruction.

• Assists/monitors students in small group sessions.

• Assists students with make-up work.

• Reads to students as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Monitors students and assists with classroom management.

• Supervises independent student study.

• Helps maintain an attractive and clean learning environment.

• Assists classroom teacher with room arrangements such as learning centers or furniture placement.

• Works harmoniously with administration, staff, students and parents.

• Operates within the school district’s policies and procedures.

• Assists with student supervision on field trips.

• Assists, as directed, in performing all clerical responsibilities handled or assigned by the classroom teacher.

• Follows the district’s policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.

• Follows the district’s fixed asset policy.

• Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.

• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.

• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.

   

   

   

  EVALUATION:

   

  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.