ELD & Special Needs Assistant - Elementary

Park-Hill-School-District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park Hill School District is looking for an ELD Teacher Assistant at Hopewell Elementary School for a 9-month position with benefit eligibility. The role supports instructional programs and assists in supervision, care and instruction of students, including those with special needs.

Primary duties include adapting activities, assisting with assessments, providing first aid, supporting behavior management, and collaborating with teachers to implement IEP objectives and classroom plans.

Qualifications

• Missouri Substitute Certificate or equivalent required.
• 36 college credit hours or 20 hours online instruction with a high school diploma.
• Ability to adapt activities and support instructional plans with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under teacher direction to support objectives.
• Administers tests, homework and make-up work to support teachers.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as instructed by health care professionals.
• Supports behavioral intervention techniques to ensure a safe environment.
• Attends meetings and trainings to gain and convey job-related information.
• Communicates with staff to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Escorts students between classes and to buses for safety.
• Implements plans designed by IEP teams for students with special needs.
• Maintains instructional materials and records to meet requirements.
• Monitors students in various environments to maintain safety and learning.
• Provides instruction to individual and group activities to reinforce objectives.
• Records daily/weekly behavior and academic logs.

Skills

Safety practices

Record keeping

Communication

Behavior management

Education

Missouri Substitute Certificate

36 college credit hours or 20 hours online instruction + high school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Park Hill School District is looking for an ELD Teacher Assistant at Hopewell Elementary School for a 9-month position with benefit eligibility. The role supports instructional programs and assists in supervision, care and instruction of students, including those with special needs.

Primary duties include adapting activities, assisting with assessments, providing first aid, supporting behavior management, and collaborating with teachers to implement IEP objectives and classroom plans.