What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Ed : Exceptional Children - Teacher Assistant position at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District?
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to provide instructional support and assistance to students served by Exceptional Children services through the direction and guidance of certified Exceptional Children educators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Execute lesson plans written according to IEP goals and state learning objectives, seeking clarification as needed.
- Provide instructional support to students in small group and one on one settings.
- Assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed.
- Implement behavior plans and use prescribed strategies to respond to the individual's behavior.
- Monitor student movement in instructional settings such as hallways, cafeterias, bus loading zones, etc. As required ride school bus to and from with the assigned student(s).
- Collect and record data and monitor progress as directed.
- Provide personal care assistance including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Provide information to teachers regarding student daily work and behaviors
- Administer tests according to their Individualized Education Plan accommodations as provided by licensed teacher.
- Support children within the classroom on the appropriate behavior in and out the classroom.
- Collaborate with teachers daily to address any instructional strategies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Completion of an Associate's Degree or 48 college credit hours with a grade of "C" or better with a desired concentration in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development.
Pass the Work Keys-three assessments needed : Reading (4), Mathematics (4), Writing (3)
Pay Grade 56 - Pay Rate $2,706.63 Monthly - Full-Time - 10 Months
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS :
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
Climbing / Balancing
Lifting / Carrying
F up to 30 lbs.
Crawling / Kneeling
Grasping / Twisting
Walking
Reaching
Running
Pushing / Pulling
Standing
Fingering / Typing
Sitting
Driving
F requires driving car between sites
Bending / Stooping
Others :
In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
Salary : $2,707
