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 Teaching Assistant - IEP Coordination
Oak Ridge School District
ORHS - Oak Ridge, Tennessee This job is also posted in Oak Ridge School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5858583
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Summary:
This position provides critical administrative and organizational support to the special education department by coordinating and facilitating Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. The teaching assistant serves as a liaison among special education teachers, related service providers, parents, and school administration, ensuring that all IEP meetings are well-organized, compliant, and focused on student success. This role is essential to maintaining effective communication and timely implementation of special education services.
Job Description:
Reports to Principal / Supervisor
Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned by the appropriate supervisor
Schedule and coordinate IEP meetings with all stakeholders, including special education teachers, related service providers (speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior support specialists), parents/guardians, and school administration, ensuring accessibility and accommodations as needed
Maintain accurate and organized records of all IEP documents, meeting notes, progress monitoring data, and compliance documentation in compliance with FERPA regulations
Keeps school business, or student records confidential in or out of school or with peers in accordance with FERPA
Facilitate communication between the special education team and parents through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence to ensure clear understanding of scheduled IEP meetings
Support the special education team with general administrative tasks including filing, copying, scheduling, and maintaining special education program files and databases
Attend in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or supervisor
Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or
Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Passes a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
