What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Therapy Assistant, ETA position at Plains Elementary School?
Educational Therapy Assistant, ETA
1.To assist the teaching and related service staff in the provision of a teaching program for children with disabilities requiring intensive programming or equipment. This individual will work under the direction of special education personnel and be responsible for administering interventions and instruction as specified and demonstrated by special education personnel.
a. significant ADL needs (toileting, feeding, dressing and/or undressing) are atypical to the developmental level.
b. complex communication needs, such as assistive technology devices.
c. some duties may also include direct instruction not under the immediate supervision of a
general education or special education teacher
2. To collect data on students, to help determine progress and adapt teaching strategies
