Special Ed Teaching Assistant- District Wide

Amarillo ISD • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act
• Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district
• Ability to work with students with disabilities who have difficulty with academics, behavior, social skills, and various physical needs
• Work in a variety of jobs, time schedules and with a variety of people
• Work harmoniously with student, parents, and school personnel
• Willingly follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
• Change assignment or duties during the year to meet the needs of students as students enter or exit programs
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Regular attendance is an essential function

Nice To Haves

• The experience of having worked with students and parents is preferred. This experience may be work in church-related school, day camps, youth groups, and private schools, licensed day-care centers or similar experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with classroom teacher at campus where assigned.
• Provide on-going student support and/or assistance in the classroom
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc.
• Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure that each student is successful.
• Intervene physically when necessary to prevent student injury to self or others.
• Initiate first-aid or handles emergency situations without supervision of school personnel.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Facilitate relationships between co-workers, supervisors and students.
• Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, accompanying student(s) to the office or nurse.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintaining student files.
• Participate in District staff development programs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED