EC Teacher Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical, clerical, and individual student care tasks in assisting a teacher of self-contained students. Employee may perform a wide range of duties in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction and care for all students. Employee provides group and/or one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and classroom duties. Reports to a Principal and/or lead teacher. =

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness. Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student disposition and promotes high selfesteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent. Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed. Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides one-on-one assistance as needed. Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students. Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment. Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supply; maintains class files, etc. As needed and if necessary, feeds and/or toilets students and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves supervising students who self- catheterize (per doctor's orders and as delegated to trained staff); providing assistance with, and monitoring students for proper handwashing.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops. Performs other related work as required.

General Curriculum Settings/ Separate Schools/Adapted Curriculum Classrooms :

Follow protocols provided by the teacher and other professionals related to the use of evidence-based practices while providing instruction. Assist with collecting data on student IEP goals and all other assessment data. Attend required school and district trainings and complete required follow-up activities. Follow protocols described in individual behavior intervention plans, including data collection. Assist with preparing the classroom for instruction by setting up classroom areas for use, putting equipment away Maintain student and family confidentiality while communicating with others such as school personnel outside the classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and shall hold, or be working toward, an Associate's degree in birth-through kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Instructional Assistants working toward the minimum of an Associate's degree or CDA shall make progress by completing a minimum of six documented semester hours per year; OR