Special Education Resource Program Teacher Assistant

Must meet district Teacher Assistant (TA) requirements

High school diploma or equivalent;

Highly Qualified status as required by No Child Left Behind and the Individuals with Disabilities Act—Associate’s Degree or have scored at least a 4 in math or reading, and a 3 or better in writing on the WorkKeys test or ETS Parapro Assessment with a passing score of 460.

Consistent and punctual attendance

Ability to be flexible with varying student needs and schedule changes

Provide support to students within general education and resource room locations

Experience working with students with Autism and/or Emotional Impairment preferred

Ability to monitor and manage student behavior

Ability to follow, implement and document all aspects of Positive Behavior Intervention Plan

Ability to provide sensory integration as needed

Ability to work with children in a caring, nurturing manner

Effective communication skills with a variety of staff and students

Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork and organization

Hard working and team player

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Demonstrated physical ability to lift and transfer students

Technology literate

Ability and willingness to perform recess monitoring, bus loading/unloading and lunchroom supervision, as necessary

Perform all other duties assigned by the classroom teachers, Principal and/or Director of Special Education

CPI and/or Ukeru trained preferred