Special Education Assistant/ Building Bridges

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports students with special needs by assisting with instruction, behavior, and daily activities, while fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required; college background preferred
At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate's degree (or higher); or an approved state or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction at the appropriate level.
Paraprofessionals may meet the assessment requirement by passing the ParaPro Assessment (ETS.org). The minimum passing score on this test is 456. One of the three options listed is required within six months of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license
TB Test
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
Ability to speak effectively with school age students and/or employees in a school environment.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to understand and accurately record data related to student academic performance and behavior.
Strong communication skills with students, staff, and administration.
Understanding a child’s behavior and dynamics.
Skilled in problem solving, and patience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in the implementation of the instructional program.
Assist the teacher in preparation of materials and activities for the instructional program.
Assist teacher in various non-instructional tasks, such as record keeping.
Assists teacher in supervision of students.
Assist in assembling/hanging material on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier and audiovisual, etc.
Escorts students to and from various rooms.
In some instances, the assistant would monitor bus students while being transported.
Behavior Management: Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports and crises intervention techniques as directed by the teacher.
Inclusion: take to activities such as art and assist with activity and manage behavior.
Data Collection: Record and monitor student behavior and academic performance, collecting data to inform Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as well as support individual behavior goals.
Loading and unloading buses: putting wheelchairs on the lifts and removing them safely.
Monitor students during and in the absence of the classroom teacher to ensure the physical and environmental safety and to ensure their conduct and discipline are in control.
Provide instruction to the students as advised by the teacher.
Assist teacher in checking and evaluating students’ work; teach students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Monitor duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms and bus duty; ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods; escort students to designated activity areas such as music room, computer room, art class, assemblies, etc.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.