What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant - Special Education position at RYSS Texas Public Schools?
Job Title: Teacher Assistant Special Education
Reports To: Principal
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.
Education & Experience
Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.
1. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college course work.
2. Possess an associate's (or higher) degree; or
3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessmentTexas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) [formerly the TASP test], verifying knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child
- Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
- Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
- Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
- Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
- Performs other campus duties as assigned.
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Work Calendar Status:10 Months (195 Days)
Salary: MIN: $14.10/hrly MID: $16.68/hrly. MAX: $19.47/hrly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time