Teacher Associate: Special Education
Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Teacher associates are responsible for the support of students in the classroom or area that they are assigned. They are responsible to the school administration and work under the immediate direction of the teacher(s) to whom they are assigned to. The teacher associate works within the framework of the job description and assignment and make decisions only within that framework. Teacher associate are responsible for personal care activities, student safety and academic assistance as assigned to them.
Requirements
- AA Degree or higher
- Additional training and coursework as may be requested by supervisor
Responsibilities
- Learn about, respect and support Meskwaki language and culture in and out of the classroom.
- Treat students in a respectful, responsible, fair manner with consideration to students' physical, social, cultural, and psychological development.
- Follow the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher in the classroom related responsibilities and duties.
- Learn and use necessary technology and software.
- Carry out and document the individual education plans (IEP) which are formulated directed and supervised by the special education teacher.
- Work with small groups or individual students.
- Assistant students with physical needs when necessary.
- Collaborate between general and special education for inclusion.
- Refer all inquiries and concerns about the student to the supervising teacher and to the school administration if so directed.
- Be knowledgeable and follow School Board policies and procedures, in particular those dealing with confidentiality, discipline, culture, harassment, and communication.
- Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm when working with students.
- Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the administration.
- Carry out supervising responsibilities as assigned by the school administration.
- Cover other duties on an as needed basis as determined by the school administration.
- Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
