SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)

Requirements

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitutes teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care
• Assist with classroom curriculum
• Help manage behavior of students
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special needs
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills
• Help supervise students throughout the school day
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned