Role OverviewAssist a special education teacher in preparing instructional materials, maintaining a classroom, and providing support to students with physical disabilities. The role requires adapting to each student's special needs, supervising students, and maintaining confidentiality.
What You Will Do
Help with tasks such as preparing materials, maintaining a neat classroom, assisting students with physical needs, and supervising students throughout the school day.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a paraprofessional certificate, demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development, and effective communication skills. Bilingualism in English and Spanish is 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/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
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