IB Classroom Support Specialist

Morris Jeff Community School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Jeff Community School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified special education teacher. The TA will follow IEP plans, assist in instruction, and support in-person classroom and community activities.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, monitoring student progress, facilitating resources, and assisting with testing, materials, and transitions. On-site presence during regular hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Attends classroom sessions and redirects students who are off-task and supports students who need remediation or intervention.
• Works with small groups or individual students in-person to practice skills, read, and ensure each student benefits from the assignment or task.
• Assists teachers with checking in on students that have not accessed classroom resources or completed assignments.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local processes and policies.
• Assists with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
• Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator, special education teacher or their representative.

Job description

Morris Jeff Community School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified special education teacher. The TA will follow IEP plans, assist in instruction, and support in-person classroom and community activities.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, monitoring student progress, facilitating resources, and assisting with testing, materials, and transitions. On-site presence during regular hours is required.