Role OverviewAssist a teacher in a special education setting, helping with instructional materials, classroom displays, and student care. The role requires adapting to each student's unique needs, managing behavior, and maintaining confidentiality. The position involves working with students with physical disabilities, assisting with physical needs, and providing orientation to substitute teachers.
What You Will Do
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment, assist with classroom curriculum, manage student behavior, and supervise students throughout the school day. The role also involves working with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conducting instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a paraprofessional certificate, a demonstrated general knowledge of child growth and development, and the ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
Requirements
- Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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 and development and behavior characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
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