A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Intervention Support Staff
Suffolk Public Schools
Nansemond River High - Suffolk, Virginia This job is also posted in Suffolk Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5869848
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
2351 INTERVENTION
SUPPORT STAFF GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting school administrators and classroom teachers by assisting with monitoring students in various locations, and working with individual students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the classroom teacher and/or principal.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with Supervise students and their activities outside the classroom
Routinely monitors hallways and stairwells during change of classes Assist with maintaining order; report or remove students whose behavior is unsafe or disruptive
Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities; assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions; preparing and maintaining files and reports.
Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks;
Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;
Prepares materials for instructional and student activities;
Assists with large group activities;
Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;
Reports student problems to teacher and assists with student problems;
Assists with daily routine student activity procedures as assigned by administration;
Participates in inservice training programs as assigned;
Performs related tasks as required.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in addressing student behavior, student safety and security; de-escalation techniques; classroom teaching support; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in working with children.
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
AA/EOE STATEMENT
This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.
