SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

The SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant will assist a teacher in preparing instructional materials, maintaining a neat and orderly classroom, and providing support to students with physical disabilities. The role requires working with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conducting instructional exercises assigned by the teacher. The assistant will also help manage student behavior, intervene in crisis situations, and restrain disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.

What You Will Do

The SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant will perform a variety of tasks, including helping with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment, assisting with classroom curriculum, and supervising students throughout the school day. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality, participating in staff development training programs, and performing all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a paraprofessional certificate from the State Board of Certification, a demonstrated general knowledge of child growth and development, and the ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups. The role also requires effective communication skills, the ability to work with children with disabilities, and a willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Requirements

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
• Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred