Role OverviewAssist a special education teacher with instructional materials, classroom management, and student care. Work with students with physical disabilities and develop motor skills. Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development training.
What You Will Do
Prepare instructional materials, maintain a neat classroom, assist with student care, and help manage student behavior. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will work with students with special needs, develop your organizational and interpersonal skills, and 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
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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