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Form of workThis is a Non-Union Position
SHIFT: Days - (10:30 to 1:30 subject to change) 15 hours/wk. - 36 wks./yr.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Special Education Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of students and perform other duties as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or principal.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to make accurate tabulations and computations; the ability to readily understand and carry out directions, both oral and written; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to develop an effective working relationship with staff, students, parents and the community; creative thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to reinforce information one on one and to small groups; must have an understanding of child development, specifically in the area of special services and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school department requirements and policies.
EDUCATION:
*Such as may be gained through graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED). A minimum of two years college course work (60 credits) required with an emphasis in the field of special services, early childhood, elementary education or an Associate's Degree in a program specifically in the are of teacher assistant preferred or completion of a teacher assistant training course. One year related experience preferred.
WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
SHIFT: Days - (10:30 to 1:30 subject to change) 15 hours/wk. - 36 wks./yr.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Special Education Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of students and perform other duties as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or principal.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Prepare, distribute and display materials as directed by the teacher.
- Meet the bus and assists children into the classroom.
- At the direction of the teacher, the assistant will assist in maintaining order during instruction period.
- Take children to lavatory and assist with toileting needs as necessary.
- Escort children to and from various rooms as necessary and assist in those activities where necessary.
- Maintain records as required by the teacher.
- Assist at games, walks, exercises, etc.
- Perform other activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to make accurate tabulations and computations; the ability to readily understand and carry out directions, both oral and written; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to develop an effective working relationship with staff, students, parents and the community; creative thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to reinforce information one on one and to small groups; must have an understanding of child development, specifically in the area of special services and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school department requirements and policies.
EDUCATION:
*Such as may be gained through graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED). A minimum of two years college course work (60 credits) required with an emphasis in the field of special services, early childhood, elementary education or an Associate's Degree in a program specifically in the are of teacher assistant preferred or completion of a teacher assistant training course. One year related experience preferred.
WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
