Special Education Teaching Assistant

Copy Of Special Education Teaching Assistant JobID: 4354 Position Type: Special Education/ Teacher Assistant - Special Education Date Posted: 4/1/2026 Location: Mt. Healthy Elementary School Date Available: TBD Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and free certified professionals from non‑professional duties to allow them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch program, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips to provide supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed. Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives. Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assists students with disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. May assist in the training of other teaching assistants. Assists with student hygiene needs, which may include toileting. Additional Duties Assist counseling or building administration as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile High School diploma or equivalent. Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Sign Language skills preferred. Terms of Employment Less than 12 months, 180 days. 5.9 hours per day / 29.5 hours per week. Benefits not available. Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook. Grade 8 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix. Starting hourly rate: $17.48–19.25 based on experience. An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum funds. Hiring Manager: Dana Drum - View email address on click.appcast.io Learn More About Columbus: #J-18808-Ljbffr