A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Special Ed Aide Tulare City Elementary School District Tulare, CA Job Details Part-time $21.59 - $27.62 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Qualifications Record keeping Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Faculty collaboration Filing Typing First aid protocols Full Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the building Principal, assist students who have been identified as having special needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Cooperates with staff to accomplish the District's priorities and expectations Assists with the preparation of instructional materials; monitor and record student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned Assists in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students Assists students in various areas including cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning, social and leisure skills, physical development, behavior, and personal hygiene Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques; observe and assist in controlling behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in the shaping of social behavior Assists students in building self-esteem and development of a value system; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance Participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and parent conferences as assigned Assists with the provision and use of audio-visual materials and equipment Assists in yard duty and cafeteria duty Does other related duties as assigned by the building principal
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties Passage of CODESP Exam or equivalent test, or 48 units from an institute of higher learning, or AA/AS degree Minimum typing ability
KNOWLEDGE OF
Clerical skills, i.e., typing, filing, recording and maintaining records Functions and procedures specific to the classroom environment Needs and requirements of students Basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques
SKILL TO
Read, write and type at a sufficient level to successfully perform the required duties Follow written and oral instructions Organize a task and carry to completion with efficient use of time Possess effective communication skills Demonstrate an interest in and ability to work with youngsters Maintain a harmonious working relationship with teachers. Student, parents and other employees
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to: Hear and understand speech at normal levels See and read notes, memos and printed material Write legible reports Bend, twist, kneel and stoop Lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds Reach in all directions Speak clearly and effectively Sit on the floor and stand for extended periods of time
EXPERIENCE
Recent experience working with children or youth groups is desirable
WORK YEAR
The work year is one hundred eighty (180) days, plus paid holidays, plus paid vacation
Update:
August 9, 2022
Update:
September 9, 2014 Board adopted: September 14, 1999
