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 Education Teacher Assistant Deer Creek School District - 4.3 Edmond, OK Job Details 2 hours ago Qualifications General academic student support Student supervision Classroom active supervision Confidential information handling Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Activities of daily living (ADL) training Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Experience working with individuals with disabilities Outdoor work experience Academic performance monitoring Spreadsheets Writing skills Copy machines Basic math Parent collaboration Educational material preparation Employee relationship building Small group instruction Physical assistance for special education students Mathematics teaching assistance experience High school diploma or GED Child safety supervision Working with students Academic assessment administration Desktop applications Parent communication in school administration Relationship management Teaching English language arts Productivity software Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities
Full Job Description JobID:
3807
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Teacher Assistant Date Posted:
7/27/2026
Location:
Deer Creek Elementary School (High-Needs School) Special Education Teacher Assistant Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives to include the child in mainstreaming activities as well as those health related activities needed to ensure the lease restrictive environment. Essential Job Functions Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. Participates in IEP process as requested and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
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Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Possess teh skills to effectively work with severely handicapped students as well as other professionals Awareness of proper body mechanics for lifting students or heavy objects Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
