What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special EducationTeaching Assistant position at Byrnes Freshman Academy?
POSITION: Special Education Teaching Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants may be certified or non-certified. If non-certified, applicants must have 60 college credits or have successfully passed the ParaPro test.
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator and Special Education Teachers
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, provides general teaching assistance to students. Conducts such duties to support instruction as delivery of small group instruction, taking classroom notes, assisting students to and from class settings, redirection of students to tasks, implementing behavior management plans, monitoring students at all times, maintaining confidentiality of students. May use computers in performing assigned tasks. Reports to assigned Special Education Teacher(s) and/or principal. Duties may be specialized to area of instruction, type of students, etc.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring classroom behavior; administering make-up tests, etc.
- Assists student with academic instruction and classroom activities
- Prepares and disseminates materials for students’ use during classroom activities.
- Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned, including the preparation of classroom materials for students.
- Adjusts special equipment for students use as needed
- Accompanies class on field trips as required.
- Ensures the safety of the students in the classroom.
- Performs other related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands may require lifting/moving of a student. Travel may be required. Operation of standard office/classroom equipment may be required.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
Salary: Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule
Available: Immediately
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Statement of Non-Discrimination
Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status, or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Title IX Coordinator, Todd Hardy, Chief Administrative Officer (todd.hardy@spart5.net).