Special Education Support Assistant

Roane County Schools; Oliver Springs (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane County Schools in Tennessee seeks a Special Education Attendant to support students with physical, behavioral, or academic needs. You will work closely with the supervising teacher to implement the student's educational plan.

Duties include reinforcing concepts, supervising student behavior, assisting with bus loading/unloading, aiding mobility, helping with communication devices, assisting with personal hygiene, and collecting performance data.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Satisfactory background check required.
• Pass drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce concepts and curriculum as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with supervision of student(s) regarding appropriate behavior.
• Assist with loading and unloading student(s) from the bus.
• Assist with student(s) mobility needs.
• Assist student(s) with the use of communication devices.
• Assist student(s) with person hygiene, feeding and toileting needs.
• Monitor student(s) behavior.
• Implement individual student behavior plans.
• Assist with collection of student performance data.
• Exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Must maintain adequate attendance and be punctual.
• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to students.
• Work cooperatively as member of an educational team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Roane County Schools in Tennessee seeks a Special Education Attendant to support students with physical, behavioral, or academic needs. You will work closely with the supervising teacher to implement the student's educational plan.

Duties include reinforcing concepts, supervising student behavior, assisting with bus loading/unloading, aiding mobility, helping with communication devices, assisting with personal hygiene, and collecting performance data.