Special Education Assistant for CDC at Bledsoe County High School

Bledsoe County Schools; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bledsoe County Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support teachers and students across grade levels. The role involves direct classroom assistance, attendance checks, supervision in various areas, and aiding with tests, grading, and materials preparation under the teacher's guidance.

The position requires a high school diploma and passing the Para-Pro Praxis exam, with duties expanding to library and office support as needed. FBI/TBI background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Must pass Para-Pro Praxis exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to classroom teachers or substitutes in achieving educational goals.
• Assist with attendance and lunch counts.
• Supervise students in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, and during transitions.
• Under teacher supervision, conduct one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction.
• Assist in administering tests and quizzes and in grading homework and posting grades.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials, operate duplicating equipment, and maintain inventory.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Educational Assistant

Requirements:

• 1. High School Diploma
• 2. Must pass Para-Pro Praxis exam

TEACHER ASSISTANT

The job of Teacher Assistant was established for the purpose/s of assisting the instructional teacher with the educational process. Requires support in and out of the classroom. Teacher Assistant will perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

The work tasks will vary based on the grade level, individual needs and classroom management requirements of the supported teacher, but the Teacher Assistant should be familiar with all functions and should be prepared to carry them out. These functions should not be constructed as a complete listing of assignments that may be given to an employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed.

• Provide direct support to classroom teachers or substitutes in accomplishing educational goals.


• Assists with attendance and lunch counts.


• Assists with student supervision in the classroom during moves top and room the classroom, the cafeteria, playground, emergency drills, during arrival/dismissal and on field trips.


• Under the supervision of the teacher, conducts one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction in various subject areas.


• Assists with the administering of tests and quizzes.


• Assists in grading of homework, tests, quizzes and the posting of grades to appropriate records.


• Responsible for duplicating educational materials by operating various photocopy machines and other duplicating Collates, staples and distributes duplicated materials.


• Responsible for the operation, care and cleaning of various educational equipment: Opaque projectors, overhead projector, VCR/DVD and audio equipment


• Assists in the preparation of routine communications with parents.


• Assists, as required, with the administering of prescribed medication and the documentation of this task.


• Prepares orders for educational supplies and maintains inventory records.


• Assists students arriving and departing school by helping with personal items (coats, clothing, shoes, books, )


• Assists younger students with bathroom duties.


• Assists with file establishment and maintenance per school policy and procedures.


• Prepare bulletin boards, displays and classroom decorations that support awareness and learning of students.


• Assists other support staff by performing limited maintenance, arrangement and cleaning of classroom.


• Provides assistance and supervision during lunchroom Younger children will require assistance.


• Periodically provides support to library, school bookstores and offices by performing office type work: answering phones, filing, student check-in/out and supervision.


• Attends staff meetings and in-service training as required and approved.


• Educational assistants are assigned work tasks by the teacher they are assigned to. The teacher advises of changes in procedures, tasks and is available for assistance as required.

• Educational assistants may also be assigned work tasks by the school principal when the classroom teacher is absence and a substitute teacher has overall responsibility of the classroom


• Teachers assign work in terms of project/program objectives and basic priorities. Work is reviewed to determine that objectives are met. Routine work is performed independently following set procedures. Non-routine tasks are performed with the supervision level determined by the supported teacher.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective job functions.

Must pass a FBI/TBI background check