Special Education Teaching Assistant - Empower & Support

Two Rivers Elementary; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Rivers Elementary in Odenton, MD seeks a Teacher Assistant: Special Education to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the classroom teacher and service providers. Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, observing progress, and assisting with health care needs and behavior support.

The position may be 10 or 12 months; requires patience, ability to adapt lessons, meet IEP goals, and collaborate with the IEP team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES required.
• Previous experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
• Assists in implementing instructional programs and provides instruction in various group activities.
• Assists with IEP goals and behavioral plans as part of the IEP team.
• Maintains data collection and documentation of activities and assistance.
• Attends meetings and trainings; may provide basic health and personal care support.

Skills

Patience

IEP goals

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

Office software

Education

High School Diploma

48 college credits or paraprofessional assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video/Web Conferencing

Job description

Two Rivers Elementary in Odenton, MD seeks a Teacher Assistant: Special Education to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the classroom teacher and service providers. Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, observing progress, and assisting with health care needs and behavior support.

The position may be 10 or 12 months; requires patience, ability to adapt lessons, meet IEP goals, and collaborate with the IEP team.