Teacher Assistant, Special Education (CAST)

IMDiversity; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant, Special Education to support students with disabilities under the guidance of a licensed teacher. The role involves instructional support, preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with personal care as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, prior experience as a teacher aide or working with children, and demonstrates patience, flexibility, and collaborative skills in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a teacher aide or working with children preferred.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and ability to follow teacher instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data as directed.
• Provide discipline in the absence of the teacher and follow established procedures.
• Implement behavior modification plans under supervision.
• Assist with speech and language activities as directed by therapists.
• Supervise learning centers and assist with materials.
• Operate classroom technology such as DVD players and smartboards.

Skills

Supervision of students

Instructional support

Behavior management

Communication skills

Personal care assistance

Ability to lift (up to 25 lbs)

Operates AV equipment

Follow lesson plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant, Special Education (CAST)

Loudoun County Public Schools

Special Education School Based Office - Ashburn, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID:5823355

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Overview

This is work providing instructional support, training, and personal assistance to teachers of students with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities. An employee in this assignment is responsible for assisting the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, performing clerical duties, and providing assistance with personal hygiene and personal care as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collects and records student data such as skill practice, seizure occurrences, and toileting.
• Provides discipline in the absence of the teacher and maintains consistency with procedures established by the teacher.
• Implements behavior modification plans.
• Practices individual speech sounds, vocabulary, and syntax objectives with students as directed by the speech therapist; reads to students and asks questions to stimulate language development; presents language activities involving expressive and receptive areas of development.
• Supervises learning centers during independent student work and assists students in manipulating materials.
• Participates in classroom activities such as discussions and games.
• Operates computer and audiovisual equipment such as DVD, data projector, or smartboards.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

Experience as a teacher aide or experience working with children

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work under the supervision of the teacher, including following lesson plans prepared by teachers
• Ability to work effectively with individual children and small groups, meeting the instructional objectives as established by the teacher
• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required
• Ability to accept and adapt to the wide differences in student characteristics and abilities
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, learn to operate video equipment, and learn to perform individual medical procedures when necessary
• Good human relations and communications skills; patience and flexibility

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Transition

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months/ 187 days/ 7 hours per day

Salary Level: Scale B/Universal - Non-exempt Level 4

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Salary Range: $22.47- $25.28

Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-Certified

Position Type:Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required