Special Education:
- To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills
- Assists the special education staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of their needs, interests, and abilities.
- Confers and plans with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation of implementation.
- Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the special education teacher.
- Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips
- Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
- Participates in in-service training programs as approved
- Supports Special Education team with maintaining and preparing the classroom environment
- Maintains a safe working environment in the performance of all school-related duties.
- Effectively collects and maintains evidence of meeting job standards
Students, Families, and Staff:
- Works hard every day to deliver on the promise of an outstanding education for all students
- Cares about others and treats others with respect
- Communicates proactively with team members
- Puts in effort outside of the classroom to build relationships with students and families
- Regularly communicates with parents through phone calls, emails and notes
- Participates in school committees throughout the academic year
Constant Learning:
- Views feedback as a welcome opportunity to improve and practice
- Constantly reflects on successes and areas for growth
- Actively participates in ongoing professional development throughout the school year
- Actively participates in weekly observations and coaching sessions
Personal Organization and Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for student achievement
- Maintains accurate records of attendance, homework, and grades using computerized data systems
- Meets professional responsibilities through efficient work habits
- Participates in the daily functions of the school including morning duty, lunch, recess and dismissal
Qualified applicants will have experience
- Working with scholars with special education exceptionality
- Working with scholars with physical needs
- Working with challenging behaviors
Well qualified applicants will have
- At least two (2) years of experience
- Experience working with students with special needs
Requirements
- High School Diploma – Required;
- Desire to assist students with special needs
- Patience and skills to support children on the caseload
- Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved
- This position requires someone who is flexible, a team player, and easily adapts to new/challenging situations.
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary based on experience.
A competitive benefits package is also offered [including the opportunity to participate in health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement matching].
TO APPLY
Submit resume and online application.
