Teacher Assistant - Special Education Teacher Assistant, Adapted, MES

Anova Education; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Minnesota seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support disabled students. Candidates should have empathy, be willing to learn specialized instructional techniques, and certify in CPR/AED/First Aid. A high school diploma or GED is necessary, with preferred college credits in math/English or passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment. This role involves positive communication with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain an empathetic attitude towards disabled students.
• Willing to learn specialized instructional techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Cooperative teamwork

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Effective communication

Education

Graduation from accredited high school or GED

Two years of college preferred

Job description

Open Until Filled.

10 month position.

Note: Special Education Teacher Assistants hired in Secondary Adapted programs are required to be on the RCPS approved driving list.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with disabled students, as needed; willing to seek and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/First Aid certification; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED). Two years of college, 12 undergraduate credits in math/English or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

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