Job Description

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Salary

$16.10 - $22.90 (Yearly: $22,580 - $32,117) *Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Education/Certification

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

1. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
2. Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
3. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
4. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
5. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.