SPED Classroom Assistant - Self-Contained (Full-Time)

Oxford School District; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford School District in Oxford, MS seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support full-time special education teachers, reinforce instruction, and assist with classroom activities while providing clerical support to maintain an orderly learning environment.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, assisting with personal care and mobility, collaborating with teachers and parents, and ensuring student safety during classes and field trips.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, medical professionals, and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide Instructional Support (35%): assist with instructional duties, work with individuals or groups, adapt activities, assist with devices, perform clerical tasks, maintain materials, administer tests and assignments, support substitutes.
• Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%): implement behavior plans, de-escalation, monitor safety, report concerns, model appropriate behavior.
• Assist With Personal Care & Mobility (25%): assist with toileting, feeding, mobility, transport around school and field trips.
• Collaboration, Communication & Administrative Duties (10%): maintain records, communicate concerns, support substitutes, participate in professional development.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood

60 college credit hours with 12 EC credits

ACT WorkKeys Silver level scores

Job description

The Oxford School District in Oxford, MS seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support full-time special education teachers, reinforce instruction, and assist with classroom activities while providing clerical support to maintain an orderly learning environment.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, assisting with personal care and mobility, collaborating with teachers and parents, and ensuring student safety during classes and field trips.