Role OverviewThe SPED Physically Handicapped 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 adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
What You Will Do
The responsibilities of this role include helping with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment, assisting students with physical needs and personal care, and intervening in crisis situations to manage student behavior.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate initiative, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups. You will also need to be flexible and willing to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
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/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
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
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