Teacher Assistant - Special Education Programs

San Diego County Office of Education TEACHER ASSISTANT Juvenile Court and Community Schools DEFINITION Under the immediate supervision of a classroom teacher or school administrator, provides clerical and tutorial assistance to the instructional program in an assigned classroom at a Juvenile Court and Community Schools program. TYPICAL TASKS · Orients and provides instructional assistance to individuals or small groups of students. · Tutors individuals and small groups of students in various subject areas. · Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior. · Administers tests to students and posts test results; scores papers and posts scores to student records. · Assists teacher in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe and pleasant classroom and learning environment. · Assists in preparing instructional materials. · Delivers teaching materials and supplies to classrooms.· Assembles, sets up and installs new equipment. · Sets up bulletin board and other classroom displays. · Assists in maintaining student records and files; takes attendance. · Operates equipment such as copy machines, computers and audiovisual equipment. · Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Two years or 48 semester units of study in a college/university; or Associates degree or higher; or successful completion of an assessment test, administered by the San Diego County Office of Education, in basic reading, writing, mathematics skills and the ability to assist with instruction is required as stated in the No Child Left Behind Act. Concurrent enrollment in a minimum of six (6) semester units or nine (9) quarter hours of college credit at an institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Verification of Enrollment (Form TA140) must be submitted prior to start of employment and submitted each year. Experience Some experience working with students is desirable.