Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
2/22/2023

Location:
Madison County Pre-School

Date Available:
02/22/2023

Closing Date:
03/31/2023

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE

Job Title: SPED Assistant Teacher
Reports To: Classroom Teacher/Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
The job of the Special Education Teaching Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student by providing for special health care needs. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate a computer and related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointUse of computers, PC and Mac.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works cooperatively with all staff.Works within the framework of the Madison County School District as set forth in the line organizational chart.Models good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.Works directly with students reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in basic language, mathematics, reading and social skills.Monitors written assignments as students' work. When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate-re-teaching/reinforcing shall be provided.Works with a large group when reading to the group and/or playing vocabulary games.Works with individual or small groups to reinforce basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills.Assists the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.Follows daily schedule as outlined by the lead teacher, assistant principal or principal.Assists in preparing material (e.g., chart posters, board work, and correcting work), assists in displaying students' work, and distributes and collect paper.Supervises independent student study.Attends and participates in professional development activities.Follows directions of the principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher.Assists the classroom teacher with resources files, student unit, and learning centers.Accompany small groups of students to and from various locations within the school.Assists the lead teacher in the instructional planning process.Serves as a proctor among students at any time (such as classroom management, recess duty, testing, etc.) under the direct and immediate supervision of a certified teacher.Performs other duties as assigned.Assists the assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming including, but not necessarilylimited to: social, academic, behavioral and self-help growth and developmentAssists in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher oradministrator (e.g. bus loading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, etc.)Demonstrates understanding of students' disabilities; keeps firm hand and is courteous and fairLoads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus, and/or waits with students for transportationParticipates in physical activities which are part of the students' basic programAssists students in the restroom as necessary, and may have to change diapersDemonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the dayDemonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approachCommunicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and studentsMaintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with special education children and other staffParticipates in all meetings, training programs, and in-service sessions as assigned by the building or district administratorPerforms such other duties as may be directed by the building or district administrator