SPED Teacher Assistant

Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, in Starkville, Mississippi, seeks a SPED Teacher Assistant to support the special education program and collaborate with the lead teacher in daily activities.

The role involves assisting with IEP implementations, addressing students’ physical needs, and maintaining confidentiality of student information; regular attendance and communication with supervisors are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college study (48 semester hours) or an associate’s degree.
• Meets a rigorous standard of quality as determined by assessments.
• Experience supporting students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education or regular education teacher in all classroom activities.
• Help implement components of each child’s IEP.
• Attend to physical needs of children, including toilet procedures and feeding assistance.
• Report regularly to the assigned work location and notify of absences promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SPED director, teacher or principal.

Skills

Classroom support

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Two years of college credit / Associate degree

Mississippi standard ACT WorkKeys compatibility

Job description

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SPED Teacher Assistant

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary - Starkville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Starkville Oktibbeha School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4838301
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Assist the special education or regular education teacher in all phases of classroom activities to meet the needs of special education students.
• Assists the special education teacher in implementing the components of each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assists the special education teacher in providing for the physical needs of the children in the class such as helping with toilet procedures, assisting in feeding the children, and attending to their individual needs.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties related to serving special education students as assigned by the special education director, teacher and/or principal.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.

Professionalism

• Promotes a positive image of the school district program to the public.
• Exhibits high expectations for self and students.
• Demonstrates continued growth by participation in professional development activities.
• Adheres to all safety procedures, rules, and policies to ensure the well‑being of all students.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies principal or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. (Mississippi Test: ACT WorkKeys - Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 401 Greensboro Street
• Starkville, Mississippi 39759
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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