Special Education Teacher Aide(SandyRidge)

Special Education teaching assistants should be good at instructing, assisting, guiding, and caring for students. Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills are also essential to this position. Assistants should be able to think creatively, make good decisions, and communicate effectively with all co-workers/parents. In addition to having strong leadership skills, they should also be open to taking direction, working as part of a team, carrying out tasks given. The teacher Assistant shall assist the Lead Teacher in creating and promoting a healthy, safe, active hands-on learning environment for all children.

Aides are expected to communicate with the parents and helping create overall healthy relationships with families are key for this position. Duties include working with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one-on-one instruction to students, and supervising students in the classroom. Teacher assistants may also assist the teacher with assessments, observations, preparing lessons, and taking attendance. At times the TA may be expected to lead certain activities. In addition, but not limited to checking restrooms, preparing snacks, helping prepare activities, organizing items, supervising lunch/recess duty, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the classroom.

Some assistants work specifically with students who have disabilities or other special needs, such as an inability to speak English. Attendance, punctuality, proper dress, and grooming are among standard professional expectations. Following directions and sharing feedback on activities with the teacher are communication responsibilities. The teacher's assistants will be expected to help to enforce school and classroom rules. 

Staff must also recognize the are Mandated Reporters, that if anytime child abuse or neglect is expected it must be reported. All the while following and modeling the CASLV handbook themselves.