General Education 1:1 Teaching Assistant - LSFSS

Lake Shore Public Schools • St. Clair Shores, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the General Education 1:1 Teaching Assistant provides dedicated support to a student in a general education setting to help the student succeed at school. Support includes classroom activities, specials, lunch, mobility, and transitions throughout the school day. The role supports the student's behavior support plan, visual schedules and strategies, and academic skills under the direction of certified staff. Training and support relevant to the assignment will be provided by the District.

This is a temporary assignment that continues for the duration of the identified student's 1:1 support need, as determined by the District, principal, and/or program staff. Assignment hours may increase, decrease, or be discontinued based on changes in the student's needs, programming, or other operational considerations. The District will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant or ongoing changes in hours. Newly hired employees in this position do not have bumping rights into other positions as a result of holding this assignment, but may apply for and be considered for other available positions for which they are qualified if the assignment is reduced or discontinued. The employee will not be required to administer medication or perform invasive medical procedures without proper training and appropriate supervision.

The salary range is $16.50–$19.70 per hour (Classification B, Steps 1–7), plus a $1.00-per-hour 1:1 differential for all hours worked in this assignment if the employee provides 1:1 support for more than 50% of regularly scheduled work hours. The initial daily schedule is 7:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. The position is non-exempt and covered by the unit.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills to assist students as needed.
• Familiarity with personal computers, adaptive technology, and software.
• Ability to work compassionately and effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including students with special needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish cooperative relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Physical ability to assist with student mobility and transitions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a student during classroom activities, specials, and lunch.
• Assist the student with mobility and transitions between classrooms, activities, and other school settings.
• Support the student's behavior support plan, visual schedules, and strategies, and reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills under the direction of certified staff.
• Assist with classroom preparations, instructional materials, and strategies tailored to the student's needs.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment and minimize disruptions.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations for supporting students with disabilities.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed