Candidate Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma
- Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others
- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
- Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
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Position Summary: To assist the teacher in achieving identified instructional goals.
Job Function and Responsibilities:
- Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of teachers
- Assists in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and related data collection
- Assists with accommodation of learning environment and materials
- Assists with implementation of behavior management plans including data collection
- Provides personal care assistance
- Collaborates with all professionals including teachers, counselor, speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, and physical therapist
- Assists classroom teachers with maintaining student records
- Supports students with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
- Assists with extra duties related to the supervision of students – lunch periods, assemblies, field trips, etc.
- Guides independent study, practice work, and corrective instruction directed by the teacher collecting appropriate data throughout the process
- Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom use
- Assists with individual and small group remediation and instructional support
- Maintains confidentiality of student information
Key Skills:
- Have the ability to work cooperatively with others
- Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others
