- Associate Degree or passing score on paraprofessional test
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and school personnel
- Ability to maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual
Special Education Teacher
Assists with the implementation of strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Attends to the personal needs of special education students to whom assigned such as: eating, dressing, toileting and/or diapering, walking, getting on and off buses, putting on or adjusting prosthetic appliances, physical and occupational therapy exercises (as instructed occupational or physical therapist), and other tasks and activities as assigned by the supervising special education teacher
Assists student(s) in math, reading, and other curricular tasks, as directed by the supervising teacher, guiding and helping, but never assuming the role of the teacher
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, play periods, field trips, and other school-related activities
This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., or the average weight of a child, if assigned to elementary school, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
Normal working conditions
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
