What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Attendant at Cherokee Middle position at Roane County Schools?
Special Education Attendants focus on the physical, behavioral and/or academic needs of students. They work closely with the supervising teacher to learn about the needs of the assigned student(s) and how to best assist in implementing the student's educational plan.
Specific job duties are based on the needs of individual student(s) and may include but are not limited to:
Specific job duties are based on the needs of individual student(s) and may include but are not limited to:
- Reinforce concepts and curriculum as assigned by the teacher.
- Assist with supervision of student(s) regarding appropriate behavior.
- Assist with loading and unloading student(s) from the bus.
- Assist with student(s) mobility needs.
- Assist student(s) with the use of communication devices.
- Assist student(s) with person hygiene, feeding and toileting needs.
- Monitor student(s) behavior.
- Implement individual student behavior plans.
- Assist with collection of student performance data.
- Exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
- Must maintain adequate attendance and be punctual.
- Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to students.
- Work cooperatively as member of an educational team.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 18 years of age
- High School Diploma
- Satisfactory background check
- Pass drug screening