Assistant Teacher (Special Education)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Complete at least two years and/or 48 credit semester hours at an institution of higher education, and Associate's Degree or higher, or demonstrate through a state or local academic assessment (ACT WorkKeys) knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math

Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds

REPORTS TO: Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOAL: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living for achieving success on state and national achievement tests and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work cooperatively with all staff

Work within the framework of the Sunflower County Consolidated Schools as set forth in the line organizational chart

Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students

Work directly with students reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in basic language, mathematics, reading, and social skills

Monitor written assignments as students work and provide opportunities for immediate re-teaching/reinforcing when misunderstandings of an assignments are detected

Work with a large group when reading to the group and/or playing vocabulary games

Work with individual or small groups to reinforce basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills

Assist the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills

Follow the daily schedule as outlined by the lead teacher, assistant principal or principal

Assist in preparing material (e.g., charts, posters, board work, and correcting work), assist in displaying students' work, and distribute and collect papers

Supervise independent student study

Attend and participate in professional development activities

Follow directions of the principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher

Assist the classroom teacher with resources files, student unit, and learning centers

Accompany small groups of students to and from various locations within the school

Assist the lead teacher in the instructional planning process

Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)