What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher Assistant (2026-2027) position at Coffee County Board of Education?
COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Job Description
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Responsible to: Principal
Teacher
Director of Special Education
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
- Meet Highly Qualified Status as required
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Competent technological skills
- Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists teachers in classroom activities with students providing instructional assistance and support services
- Prepares requested materials
- Provides individual or small group instruction to students to reinforce learning objectives as stated in IEP
- Supervises class in teacher's absence as needed
- Provides clerical support within the school as needed
- Attend to personal needs of Students with Disabilities when necessary
- Assist physically challenged children with mobility issues
General Requirements:
- Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
- Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements
- Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information
- Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned
BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10