Teacher Assistant, Special Education (1:1)

Teacher Assistant, Special Education (1:1) Loudoun County Public Schools Rock Ridge High School - Ashburn, Virginia Job Overview This role provides instructional support, training, and personal assistance to teachers of students with physical or intellectual disabilities. The assistant works directly 1:1 with an assigned student who requires additional support. Roles and Responsibilities Assist the teacher by performing instructional duties and preparing classroom materials. Supervise student behavior and apply specific behavior management techniques. Collect and record student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting. Provide discipline in the teacher’s absence, maintaining consistency with established procedures. Implement behavior modification plans. Practice individual speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives directed by the speech therapist. Read to students and ask questions to stimulate language development; present language activities involving expressive and receptive areas. Supervise learning centers during independent student work and assist students in manipulating materials. Participate in classroom activities such as discussions and games. Operate computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards. Perform related work as required. Qualifications Education : High school diploma or GED. Experience : Experience as a teacher aide or working with children. Licenses and Certifications : N/A. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Work under the supervision of the teacher, following lesson plans. Effectively work with individual children and small groups, meeting instructional objectives. Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required. Accept and adapt to differences in student characteristics and abilities. Operate standard office equipment and learn to operate video equipment. Perform individual medical procedures when necessary. Maintain good human relations and communication skills; exercise patience and flexibility. Physical Requirements Regularly talk, express, or exchange ideas by spoken word. Convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. Possess normal cognitive abilities and learn, recall, and apply policies and practices. Frequently sit or remain in a stationary position for long periods. Occasionally exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Other Information Reports to: Principal. Salary Range: $21.40 - $24.08. #J-18808-Ljbffr