Substitute Teacher Assistant

Sussex-Wantage Regional School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex-Wantage Regional School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher Assistant for Special Education to support students with disabilities in district-wide settings. You will assist the classroom teacher with individual and small group instruction, providing physical help and emotional support as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate Special Education classroom practices
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in District-wide Title I Districts, paraprofessionals must meet education requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with individual and small group activities
• Provide physical help and emotional support to students as needed
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff
• Help maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment

Skills

Communication

Instructional support

Disability awareness

Parental communication

Education

High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher Assistant


• Date Posted: 7/18/2019


• Location: District-wide

Substitute Teacher Assistant for Special Education

Job Summary

To assist the classroom teacher by working with individualand small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gainoptimum benefit from the District's Special Educationprogram.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*


• Minimum experience as determined by the Board


• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff


• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate Special Education classroom practices


• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status


• Salary is $17.00 per hour

*In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in District-wide Title I Districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate's degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Selection Procedure

Selection of employees will be made on the basis of occupational qualification, education and character and without regard to age, sex, race, creed, color or national origin.