Special Education Assistant - Inclusion (Smith)

Mesquite-Isd; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Special Education Assistant - Inclusion to support instructional activities under the supervision of the Inclusion Teacher. The role focuses on assisting with classroom tasks, preparing materials, and facilitating a positive learning environment for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include supporting the instructional program, working with individual students or small groups, and helping with assessments and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in preparation of classroom teaching materials and bulletin boards.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment and computers.
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Work with an individual student and/or a small group of students, reinforcing skills.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, data collection, and grading under supervision.
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement/development tests.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability support

Instructions following

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Inclusion (Smith) JobID: 4255

Pay Grade: 2
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS

As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To assist in clerical duties and instructional responsibilities working under the direction of the Inclusion Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

EXPERIENCE

• None… prior experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist classroom teachers in preparation of classroom teaching materials and bulletin boards.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment and computers.
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Work with an individual student and/or a small group of students
• reinforcing academic, behavioral, or development skills.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, data collection, and grading under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

• Use common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds such as supplies of copier paper.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.