Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Applitrack; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Educational Assistant to support licensed personnel and help students succeed in the classroom. You will assist with instructional materials, manage small groups, and reinforce teacher-planned lessons inside a collaborative school setting.

The role emphasizes responding to students individually, modeling professionalism, and using classroom technology to support instruction and management. A background in education and district procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or AA degree with 45 college hours.
• Level III Educational Assistant license and Substitute license required.
• Ability to follow district procedures and implement lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed personnel in school environment.
• Provides assistance with individual program materials.
• Assists licensed personnel with student discipline.
• Assists in maintaining student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Assists with supplementary work for students & supervise independent study.
• Respond to students as individuals.
• Helps maintain cohesiveness in school environment.
• Displays a desire to work with students.
• Serves as a role model.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Uses current technology for instruction and management needs.
• Work under supervision of certified teacher(s) and principal.
• Assist in the preparation for program and classroom activities.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce material.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention.
• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives.
• Be familiar with the teacher’s lesson plans and reinforce teacher-planned lessons.
• Assist with testing as needed.
• Do bridging activities in classrooms.
• Be familiar with textbooks and course content.
• Have knowledge of the home language of the students.
• Follow district and school procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree, 45 college hours

Level III New Mexico Educational Assistant license

Substitute license

Job description

Applitrack is seeking an Educational Assistant to support licensed personnel and help students succeed in the classroom. You will assist with instructional materials, manage small groups, and reinforce teacher-planned lessons inside a collaborative school setting.

The role emphasizes responding to students individually, modeling professionalism, and using classroom technology to support instruction and management. A background in education and district procedures is essential.