Special Education Teacher Assistant

Coffeecountyschools; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee County Schools in Tennessee seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of teachers and the Director of Special Education. The role focuses on instructional assistance and implementing IEP goals in the classroom.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, providing individual or small-group instruction, supervising the class in the teacher's absence, offering clerical support, and assisting students with mobility needs while

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

Highly Qualified Status

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Technological skills

Task flexibility

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.