Chief
Leschi Schools
JOB DESCRIPTION
A. Job Title: C. Classification Level & Job Classification
Special Education Teacher Assistant
B.
Reports to: D. Division
Building Principal Instruction
Under the lead direction of the building
vice principal, provide educational and clerical support services to an
assigned certificated teacher. Work
effectively with certificated staff to provide the best possible learning
environment for all students. Assist
with the supervision and instruction of students as directed by the assigned
certificated staff.
A.
Essential Functions
1. Provides
tutorial services to students individually or in small groups as assigned by
the classroom certificated teacher.
2. Provides case
management and crisis intervention assistance for high-needs special education
students.
3. Assists
classroom teacher with the planning of special activities, lesson preparation
and implementation.
4. Accompanies
students on field trips.
5. Works closely
with the Native American Culture staff to assist with providing culturally
related activities for the enhancement of the student’s self esteem
6. Assists teacher
with classroom management in the area of discipline, to include the development
and maintenance of positive student behavior.
7. Assists with the
supervision of students during building activities such as assemblies and other
special program.
8. Provides general
classroom assistance with the duplication of needed materials, correcting
student assignments, testing students and recording results of test, preparing
bulletin boards, typing and filing.
9. Maintains
parent/guardian contact logs with the classroom teacher.
10. Assists with the
collection and maintenance of student attendance and lunch information.
11. Participates in
building staff meetings and/or parent meetings as determined by building
supervisor.
12. Maintains
effective communication with classroom teacher and program administrator.
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13. Maintains
professional conduct when working with students, staff and parents.
14. Maintains
regular attendance and punctuality.
15. Performs other
duties as assigned.
The essential
functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as
necessary. The position may perform a
variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the
position. This position is contingent upon
availability of school funds.
B.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to
implement written and/or verbal instructions.
2. Ability to work
effectively with Native American students and serve as a positive role model.
3. Ability to
organize facts and present them in a clear, concise and logical manner, both
orally and in written form.
4. Ability to
establish and maintain effective work relationships.
5. Ability to
demonstrate and maintain confidentiality.
6. Ability to work
independently and to exercise sound judgement.
1. Associate’s
degree in any field or
2. Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education
or
3. Met a rigorous
standard for quality demonstrated through a formal assessment.
1. Knowledge of
traditional Native American cultures and values
2. Experience
and/or training working with behavior disordered students
3. Bachelors Degree
from an accredited college or university in any field
4. Experience as a
teacher’s assistant
5. Experience with
Direct Instruction
Job Description Revised: May 15, 2008