Special Education Assistant for Bledsoe County Middle School

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Educational AssistantRequirements: 1. High School Diploma2. Must pass Para-Pro Praxis exam TEACHER ASSISTANTThe job of Teacher Assistant was established for the purpose/s of assisting the instructional teacher with the educational process. Requires support in and out of the classroom. Teacher Assistant will perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature.This job reports to PrincipalEssential FunctionsThe work tasks will vary based on the grade level, individual needs and classroom management requirements of the supported teacher, but the Teacher Assistant should be familiar with all functions and should be prepared to carry them out. These functions should not be constructed as a complete listing of assignments that may be given to an employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed.Provide direct support to classroom teachers or substitutes in accomplishing educational goals.Assists with attendance and lunch counts.Assists with student supervision in the classroom during moves top and room the classroom, the cafeteria, playground, emergency drills, during arrival/dismissal and on field trips.Under the supervision of the teacher, conducts one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction in various subject areas.Assists with the administering of tests and quizzes.Assists in grading of homework, tests, quizzes and the posting of grades to appropriate records.Responsible for duplicating educational materials by operating various photocopy machines and other duplicating Collates, staples and distributes duplicated materials.Responsible for the operation, care and cleaning of various educational equipment: Opaque projectors, overhead projector, VCR/DVD and audio equipmentAssists in the preparation of routine communications with parents.Assists, as required, with the administering of prescribed medication and the documentation of this task.Prepares orders for educational supplies and maintains inventory records.Assists students arriving and departing school by helping with personal items (coats, clothing, shoes, books, )Assists younger students with bathroom duties.Assists with file establishment and maintenance per school policy and procedures.Prepare bulletin boards, displays and classroom decorations that support awareness and learning of students.Assists other support staff by performing limited maintenance, arrangement and cleaning of classroom.Provides assistance and supervision during lunchroom Younger children will require assistance.Periodically provides support to library, school bookstores and offices by performing office type work: answering phones, filing, student check-in/out and supervision.Attends staff meetings and in-service training as required and approved.Educational assistants are assigned work tasks by the teacher they are The teacher advises of changes in procedures, tasks and is available for assistance as required.Educational assistants may also be assigned work tasks by the school principal when the classroom teacher is absent and a substitute teacher has overall responsibility of the classroomTeachers assign work in terms of project/program objectives and basic priorities. Work is reviewed to determine that objectives are met. Routine work is performed independently following set procedures. Non-routine tasks are performed with the supervision level determined by the supported teacher. Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective job functions.Those interested should complete an application for employment.Must pass a FBI/TBI background check