Assistant Teacher, Special Education

Cleveland, Mississippi

Employer: Cleveland School District
Industry: General
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
REPORTS: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • One of the following endorsements:
    • Demonstrate knowledge through formal assessment, (i.e. ACT or WorkKeys test)
    • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours)
    • Have an associates or bachelor's degree


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
  2. Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
  3. Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
  4. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
  5. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
  6. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  7. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students' success in school.
  8. Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
  9. Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment.
  10. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
  1. Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
  2. Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.
  3. Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work schedule established by the Board of Trustees
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 103
Country: United States
State: Mississippi
City: Cleveland

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