Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the 1:1 General Education Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support to a kindergarten student to meet instructional, physical, and inclusion goals in a general education setting. This role involves assisting the student with mobility (e.g., handheld support in hallways, moving through the school), classroom activities, specials, lunchroom support, and toileting. The position is for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year and the 2026-27 school year (7.5 hours per day).
Essential Job Functions
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Provide 1:1 support to a student, including handheld assistance in hallways, mobility support throughout the school, and help during classroom activities, specials, and lunch.
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Assist with toileting and other activities of daily living to maximize the student’s participation in school.
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Support the student in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills under the direction of certified staff.
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Assist with classroom preparations, instructional materials, and strategies tailored to the student’s needs.
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Help maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment and minimize disruptions.
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Follow safety protocols and regulations for supporting students with disabilities.
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Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
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Maintain confidentiality of student information.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Note: This description is illustrative and not exhaustive of all tasks and responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
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Basic arithmetic skills to assist students as needed.
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Familiarity with personal computers, adaptive technology, and software.
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Ability to work compassionately and effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including students with special needs.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish cooperative relationships with students, staff, and others.
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Physical ability to assist with student mobility and activities of daily living.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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Work in a standard school environment.
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Engage in standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting to assist the student.
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Provide physical support for mobility (e.g., handheld assistance, guiding through school).
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Sit or stand for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity for tasks like entering data or handling materials.
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See and read printed or digital materials (with or without vision aids); hear and understand speech in a classroom setting.
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Remain free of alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances (including marijuana) in the workplace throughout employment.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Unit
