You haven't searched anything yet.
EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Orange, New Jersey
Teacher Assistant for Special Education
Position
REPORTS TO: Building administrator and certified classroom teacher
JOB GOAL: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified
professional staff by working with groups of disabled students to provide
them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain
optimum benefit from the district’s special education program
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Assists in taking care of the physical needs of the special education student, including
putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, student hygiene, and
using the lavatory as needed. Assists with wash-up and toilet routings including
diapering when necessary
2) Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the
supervision of the certified staff member to reinforce material initially introduced by the
teacher. Checks notebooks and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by
the teacher. Assists the teacher in implementing the students’ goals as set by the IEP.
Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the Child Study Team conferring
about one of the students to whom assigned. Assists regular education teachers and
special education teachers in devising special learning needs, interests and abilities.
Assists the teacher in implementing behavioral management systems. Serves as a chief
resource of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of
the regular teacher. Implements changes to a student’s program only in consultation
with the classroom teacher, Child Study Team, related services staff or administration
3) Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students
4) Assists, where appropriate, in escorting students to arrival/departure areas, loading and
unloading the special education student from transportation buses or vans
5) Completes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, including collecting
behavioral data. Helps maintain individual records for each student. Refers parent
requests for information to the classroom teacher
6) Assists teacher in planning of the weekly schedule of activities and provides input in
terms of student progress
7) Assists students with various projects, crafts, simple tasks such as sharpening pencils or
carry lunch trays, and curriculum tasks. Guides independent study, enrichment work
and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. Helps students to master
equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
8) Assists the teacher in maintaining learning centers/stations and study areas
9) Assists with the supervision of children during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips
and play periods. Assists in escorting students from one area to another. Assists in
playground supervision. Guides students in working and playing harmoniously with
other children. Assists during eating periods. Fosters good eating habits and table
manners in children.
10) Engages children in conversation to encourage language development
11) Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the
student without fostering intense emotional involvement
12) Aids physically disabled students, particularly those who rely upon appliances and
prosthetics
13) Maintains confidentiality in accordance with district policy and handbook. Handles
sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with
discretion and in a conscientious manner
14) Participates in staff meetings, professional development and training sessions as
assigned
15) Participates in restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as requested or
assigned
16) Performs such duties as assigned by the building administrator
17) Can be utilized as a classroom aide, one to one aide, or two to one aide; this job
description covers all of those roles
18) Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with reasonable
accommodations, if necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Minimum of two (2) years of college or 60 college credits
2) NJDOE Substitute Credential
3) Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively
with students, parents and school staff
4) Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special
education classroom practices
5) Minimum experience as determined by the board
6) Ability to work extended hours (as required by collective negotiations agreement)
7) Required criminal history background check, drug screening, and eligibility to work in the
United States
8) Ability to read, write, communicate effectively, understand and follow verbal and written
instructions
9) All applicants must meet NJ residency requirements as per the “New Jersey First Act”,
N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70)
10) Alternatives to the above qualifications may be substituted as deemed appropriate by
the Board of Education
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are
representative but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other
Conditions of Continued Employment, which may be required of this position. The East Orange
School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this
class and need reasonable accommodations to contact the Division of Labor Relations and
Employment Services.
Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for
prolonged periods
Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy
conditions
Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency
and volume to be understood over a telephone
Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects;
manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arm to reach outward and upward;
use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise and lower head
Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects, which weigh as much as 5 pounds on a
frequent basis
Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with
others; work independently; work indoors
Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately
complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency
level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal
procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy,
compare, compile, and coordinate information and records
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via Applitrack at:
https://www.applitrack.com/eosd/onlineapp/
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
1) Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools
2) An oral interview to determine an applicant’s personal qualifications and aptitude for the
position, as required
3) The appointment of a person to the position advertised is the responsibility of the Board
of Education and will be made in compliance with Board policies related to the
appointment of professional staff
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month work year
SALARY RANGE:
Based on the negotiated agreement governing the employment of Teacher Assistants
Approved by the East Orange Board of Education: March 23, 2021
Rev. 3/1/2021
Full Time
$30k-41k (estimate)
08/23/2023
05/15/2024
eastorange.k12.nj.us
East Orange, NJ
1,000 - 3,000
The job skills required for Teacher Assistant (PSD) include Professional Development, Special Education, Confidentiality, Background Check, Planning, Communicates Effectively, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Teacher Assistant (PSD). That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Teacher Assistant (PSD). Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
If you are interested in becoming a Teacher Assistant, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Teacher Assistant for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
Quotes from people on Teacher Assistant job description and responsibilities
Teacher assistants typically work closely with students to help them understand and apply principles taught by the classroom teacher.
12/17/2021: Orange, CA
Many teacher assistants work closely with special education teachers to assist students with physical, emotional, mental, and learning disabilities.
02/02/2022: Richmond, VA
Teacher assistants work under the guidance of a licensed teacher to help perform many classroom tasks, ranging from organizing classroom materials to setting up equipment that teachers will use to carry out lessons.
02/22/2022: Brownsville, TX
Teaching assistants may also help students with research skills, or help teachers by grading tests, checking homework, and taking attendance.
01/09/2022: New London, CT
Teacher assistants reinforce lessons given by the teachers by reviewing materials with their students or assist those that may need extra help.
01/08/2022: San Francisco, CA
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Teacher Assistant jobs
Educational requirements for teaching assistants vary from district to district and state to state.
01/14/2022: Buffalo, NY
A teacher assistant that wants to work with special-needs students to pass a skills-based test.
02/16/2022: Atlantic City, NJ
Adapt materials to the student’s learning style which will make them understand their lessons well.
12/18/2021: Utica, NY
Keep notes on what teaching technique does and doesn’t work.
02/04/2022: Gastonia, NC
Don’t exaggerate or be arrogant, always remain collected and calm in front of your students.
12/27/2021: Portsmouth, OH
Step 3: View the best colleges and universities for Teacher Assistant.