K - 5 Teacher Assistant-Exceptional Children

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: K - 5 Teacher Assistant-Exceptional Children

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services and/or Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month employee. Work days according to board approved school calendar.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in curriculum review and design.

• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives under the direction of EC teacher.

• Assist with the diagnosis and evaluation of student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.

• Assist with the monitoring of student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

• Assist with the planning of a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

• Assist with the creation of a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

• Assist with the assessment of the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

• Assist with referring the students for alternative services as provided by the charter school.

• Effectively implement district initiatives.

• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by classroom teacher or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.