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Teacher Assistant SPED Inclusion

L4

oxford school districtOxford, MSyesterday

$17.39/hr

Special Education Teacher AssistantFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Curriculum and Instruction Reports to: Principal Location: District Salary Scale: TA Pay Scale Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $17.39/hr-$20.47/hrDescription of Position: The special education teacher assistant is an educational professional who assists full-time special education teachers with reinforcing the instruction, assisting with classroom activities and providing clerical assistance. This position will involve extra assistance or supervision of students while the special education teacher is out of the classroom. The special education teacher assistant helps monitor and supervise students to ensure a safe and orderly environment within the classroom. This position provides an additional $1,000 per year in compensation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide Instructional Support (35%)Assist classroom teacher with instructional duties and specialized tasks
  • Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups
  • Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher/therapist
  • Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials
  • Assist students with electronic communication devices, switches, pointers, feeders
  • Perform clerical tasks (copies, filing)
  • Maintain instructional materials
  • Administer tests, homework, make-up work
  • Serve as information source for substitute teachers
  • Participate in development and support of special education programs
  • Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%)Participate in implementing student behavior plansAssist with behavior modification and de-escalation techniques
  • Monitor students in various environments to maintain safety
  • Monitor student behavior, time-outs, and in-class detentions
  • Encourage positive attitudes and self-esteem
  • Respond to emergency situations
  • Record and report student concerns promptly
  • Model appropriate social behavior
  • Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality
  • Monitor daily schedules and behavior plansAssist With Personal Care & Mobility (25%)Assist with personal care: toileting, hygiene, diapering, clothing, wash-upAssist with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and clean-upSupport feeding tasks (heating food, grinding food, collecting lunch money)
  • Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment
  • Assist with mobility needs: lifting/positioning, wheelchairs, loading/unloading buses
  • Escort students around school and on field trips
  • Collaboration, Communication & Administrative Duties (10%)Collaborate with teachers, parents, medical professionals, and therapists
  • Maintain records and files
  • Communicate student concerns and help resolve issues
  • Support substitute teachers
  • Maintain professional competence
  • Perform other duties as assigned by teacher/administrator
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: PreK Associate's degree in early childhood or At least 60 college credit hours and at least 12 early childhood college credit hours or High school diploma/GED, meet minimum standard of ACT WorkKeys Silver level certification scores, and at least 12 early childhood college credit hours K-12 High school diploma/GED, and meet minimum standard of ACT WorkKeys Silver level certification scores, and at least 12 early childhood college credit hours or Associate's degree or higher or At least 48 college credit hours Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the classroom.
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Level

MidL4

Salary

$17.39/hr

Location

Oxford, MS

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

yesterday

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