Special Education Teacher Assistant

Coffeecountyschools; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee County School System is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and adapt materials for students with disabilities. You will work under the supervision of the Principal, a Teacher, and the Director of Special Education to deliver instructional assistance and clerical support as needed.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and ability to handle varied tasks while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent minimum.
• Meet Highly Qualified Status as required.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Competent technological skills.
• Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom activities with students providing instructional assistance and support services
• Prepares requested materials
• Provides individual or small group instruction to students to reinforce learning objectives as stated in IEP
• Supervises class in teacher's absence as needed
• Provides clerical support within the school as needed
• Attend to personal needs of Students with Disabilities when necessary
• Assist physically challenged children with mobility issues

Skills

High School Diploma

Meet Highly Qualified Status

Strong communication skills

Tech literacy

Adaptability

Tools

Technology skills

Job description

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Responsible to: Principal

Teacher

Director of Special Education

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
2. Meet Highly Qualified Status as required
3. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
4. Competent technological skills
5. Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assists teachers in classroom activities with students providing instructional assistance and support services
2. Prepares requested materials
3. Provides individual or small group instruction to students to reinforce learning objectives as stated in IEP
4. Supervises class in teacher's absence as needed
5. Provides clerical support within the school as needed
6. Attend to personal needs of Students with Disabilities when necessary
7. Assist physically challenged children with mobility issues

General Requirements:

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements
3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10

Coffee County Schools is a drug free workplace. All job applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks (fingerprint, DCS, sexual offenders, and health abuse) Any job offer will be based on the results of the drug screen and background checks.