Special Education Teaching Assistant

Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, this assistant will support certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and allow certified professional employees to focus on curriculum development and other educational program activities. 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 keep students on task. Assists students in non-instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related areas. Accompanies students on field trips to assist with supervision. Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed. Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective involvement in student education. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion 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 school participation. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing proper 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 Agree to become highly qualified upon hiring. For options available for fulfilling this requirement, please see the attachment listed below. Terms of Employment Less than 12 months 6.5 hours per day / 32.5 per week Full benefits available Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the classified staff handbook Grade 8 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix Starting hourly rate placement: $17.74-$19.54 based on experience An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum funds Hiring manager: Jennifer Dettmer – View email address on click.appcast.io Learn more about Columbus: #J-18808-Ljbffr