Empowering SPED Teaching Assistant: Student Growth & Support

Audubon Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Schools is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support SPED students and collaborate with lead teachers to implement individualized plans. The role emphasizes flexibility, communication, and compassionate student engagement on a assigned campus.

The position requires a high school diploma with experience in a school setting; CPI training is preferred or willingness to obtain training. Regular duties include working with teachers to organize materials, monitor progress, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system including charter schools is desirable.
• Must be trained in CPI or must be willing to attend the training.

Responsibilities

• Communicate each morning with Lead Teacher's about daily needs/goals.
• Help Lead Teacher's clean/organize and carry out the vision for the classroom environment.
• Observe lessons, make copies, hand out materials, and clarify directions if needed, ensure students properly restore materials.
• Observe SPED students for possible needs for more differentiation and share reflection with the teacher.
• Meet weekly at a set time with Lead Teachers and Instructional Strategists to discuss observations, tracking sheets, positive interactions and concerns.
• Sit near student/students who need extra support.
• Offer help to SPED students, such as taking a cool down walk.
• Build relationships with SPED student/ students and encourage them to grow.
• Use Behavior Trackers consistently when provided by Lead Teacher, Social Worker, SPED Coordinator, or SPED Teacher.

Skills

Communication

Student support

Team collaboration

CPI training

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CDA

Applied Behavior Analysis training

CPI training

Job description

Audubon Schools is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support SPED students and collaborate with lead teachers to implement individualized plans. The role emphasizes flexibility, communication, and compassionate student engagement on a assigned campus.

The position requires a high school diploma with experience in a school setting; CPI training is preferred or willingness to obtain training. Regular duties include working with teachers to organize materials, monitor progress, and