Teacher's Assistant - Special Education

Fayette County Public Schools (Tennessee); Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 18,718 - 22,878; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools (Tennessee) is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to assist staff with daily programming and supervision of students. Responsibilities include supporting social, academic, behavioral, and self-help activities, while maintaining confidentiality of students’ information.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent coursework, or a passing score on the Praxis Parapro assessment. Attendance is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Assist in daily programming including social, academic, behavioral, toileting, and self-help.
• Supervise children in the program as directed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality regarding special education children's information.
• Demonstrate understanding of students’ disabilities.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent college coursework

Passing score on the Praxis Parapro assessment

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist the assigned staff member(s) in all aspects of daily programming, including, but not limited to: social, academic, behavioral, toileting, and self-help. Assist in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher or administrator (e.g., bus loading and unloading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, etc.). Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of working with special education children and other staff. Demonstrate an understanding of students’ disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, equivalent college coursework, or a passing score on the Praxis Parapro assessment.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Location

Special Education Teacher Assistant positions are available at multiple school locations.

Compensation

Salary: $20,798.76 per year