Special Education Teacher Assistant, 2026-2027

Anova Education; Moore (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to join River Ridge Elementary School. Under supervision, you will support students with special needs, assist with small groups, take notes, and help with behavior management.

The role includes preparing materials and ensuring safety during activities. Applicants may be certified or non-certified; if non-certified, 60 college credits or passing the ParaPro test is required.

Qualifications

• Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to students with special needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and supports instruction.
• May assist with small group instruction and note-taking.
• May accompany students on field trips as required.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce skills and monitor classroom behavior.
• Administer tests to students with identified special needs and support IEPs.
• Prepare and disseminate materials for class use.
• Set up materials for activities and support equipment adjustments.
• Escort class on field trips and ensure student safety.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

Notes taking

Education

60 college credits

ParaPro test (passed)

Job description

POSITION:Special EducationTeacher Assistant

LOCATION:River RidgeElementary School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants may be certified or non-certified
• If non-certified, applicants must have 60 college creditsorhave successfully passed the ParaPro test

REPORTS TO:Building Administrator and assigned Teacher(s)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to students with special needs. Conducts such duties to support instruction as delivery of small group instruction, taking classroom notes, assisting students to and from class settings, redirection of students to tasks, implementing behavior management plans, monitoring students at all times, and maintaining confidentiality of students. May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Duties may be specialized to area of instruction, type of students, etc.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring classroom behavior; administering tests to students with identified special needs, implementing Individual Education Plans, etc.
• Assists student with academic instruction and classroom activities
• Prepares and disseminates materials for students’ use during classroom activities.
• Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned, including the preparation of classroom materials for students.
• Adjusts special equipment for students use as needed
• Accompanies class on field trips as required.
• Ensures the safety of the students in the classroom.
• Performs other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conducts duties in an office/school/work environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Salary:Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule (190 Days)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.