Educational Assistant - Special Education

Roane County Schools; Oliver Springs (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane County Schools in Oliver Springs, Tennessee seeks an Educational Assistant - Special Education to support students under the supervision of teachers and case managers, helping implement instructional plans and participate in IEPs.

The role emphasizes assisting with data collection, behavior support, mobility and self-help skills, confidentiality, and collaboration with the educational team to foster learning and participation.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meets 'Highly Qualified' paraprofessional standards.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social-emotional development of students under the guidance of the classroom teacher/case manager.
• Carry out instructional plans as prepared by the supervising teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students.
• Provide support and assistance for students inside and outside the classroom to facilitate learning and participation.
• Assist classroom teacher with data collection.
• Support students with behavioral and/or emotional needs.
• Assist classroom teacher in preparing work for students.
• Assist with providing modifications and accommodations as appropriate.
• Assist students with self-help skills.
• Assist Students with mobility needs.
• Physically assist with lifting and positioning of students with physical needs.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education

Qualifications:

1. 18 years of age
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Meets "Highly Qualified" paraprofessional standards.
4. Satisfactory background check.
5. Pass drug screening.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the educational and social-emotional development of students under the guidance of the classroom teacher/case manager.
• Carry out instructional plans as prepared by the supervising teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students.
• Provide support and assistance for students inside and outside the classroom to facilitate learning and participation.
• Assist classroom teacher with data collection.
• Support students with behavioral and/or emotional needs.
• Assist classroom teacher in preparing work for students.
• Assist with providing modifications and accommodations as appropriate.
• Assist students with self-help skills.
• Assist Students with mobility needs.
• Physically assist with lifting and positioning of students with physical needs.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.