Teacher Assistant SPED Self Contained

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

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for the District to support teachers in delivering instruction and supervising students. The role includes clerical tasks and assisting with behavior plans to maintain a calm, safe classroom environment.

The position is full-time (hourly) with a salary range of $17.39–$20.47 per hour plus an additional $1,000 per year in compensation. Applicants must meet education requirements and pass standard background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirements include PreK and K-12 pathways with applicable credits.
• Background check and child abuse registry check are required for all employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to reinforce teaching and adapt activities.
• Assist with behavior monitoring and safety in the classroom.
• Support personal care and mobility tasks and record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

PreK: Associate's degree in early childhood

K-12: High school diploma/GED with ACT WorkKeys Silver

48–60 college credits as applicable

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Curriculum Reports to: Principal

Location: District Salary Scales: Teacher Assistant Scale

Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly) Salary Range: $17.39/hr - $20.47/hr

Description of Position: The special education teacher assistant is an educational professional who assists full-time special education teachers with reinforcing the instruction, assisting with classroom activities and providing clerical assistance. This position will involve extra assistance or supervision of students while the special education teacher is out of the classroom. The special education teacher assistant helps monitor and supervise students to ensure a safe and orderly environment within the classroom. This position provides an additional $1,000 per year in compensation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Instructional Support (35%)

• Assist classroom teacher with instructional duties and specialized tasks
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher/therapist
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials
• Assist students with electronic communication devices, switches, pointers, feeders
• Perform clerical tasks (copies, filing)
• Maintain instructional materials
• Administer tests, homework, make-up work
• Serve as information source for substitute teachers
• Participate in development and support of special education programs

Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%)

• Participate in implementing student behavior plans
• Assist with behavior modification and de-escalation techniques
• Monitor students in various environments to maintain safety
• Monitor student behavior, time-outs, and in-class detentions
• Encourage positive attitudes and self-esteem
• Respond to emergency situations
• Record and report student concerns promptly
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Monitor daily schedules and behavior plans

Assist With Personal Care & Mobility (25%)

• Assist with personal care: toileting, hygiene, diapering, clothing, wash-up
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and clean-up
• Support feeding tasks (heating food, grinding food, collecting lunch money)
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment
• Assist with mobility needs: lifting/positioning, wheelchairs, loading/unloading buses
• Escort students around school and on field trips
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, medical professionals, and therapists
• Maintain records and files
• Communicate student concerns and help resolve issues
• Maintain professional competence
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher/administrator

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PreK

• Associate's degree in early childhoodor
• At least60 college credit hoursand at least 12 early childhood college credit hoursor
• High school diploma/GED, meet minimum standard of ACT WorkKeys Silver level certification scores,and at least 12 early childhood college credit hours

K-12

• High school diploma/GED,meet minimum standard of ACT WorkKeys Silver level certification scores,and at least 12 early childhood college credit hoursor
• Associate's degree or higheror
• At least48 college credit hours

**All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check. **

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the classroom.