Ex Ed Educational Assistant - Transition
United States || 50 Days Ago
Category :Vacant
Country :United States
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publish date :2024-03-27
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Overview Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. . The purpose of this job is to provide teaching support and services under the direction of a licensed special education teacher in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities enrolled in the SWITCH2Adulting program, one-on-one or in small group settings, or with special, more narrowly defined services, or as otherwise needed. Responsibilities Provides educational assistance to interns with disabilities in the SWITCH2Adulting program Assists in preparing, modifying, and utilizing instructional materials to meet individual needs of students Assists with development and implementation of Individual Education Programs Assists with the data collection and progress monitoring of student’s physical, communication, social/emotional, and educational levels of development; uses special educational strategies and techniques to address student’s academic needs Provides physical assistance, including but not limited to toileting, positioning, lifting, carrying, feeding, personal hygiene, or other assistance as determined by specific student needs, to any student with disabilities based on a student’s Individual Education Program Oversees, monitors, or covers classes during the short term absence of the teacher Assists teacher and works with students during various class activities; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; assists with instructional and assistive technology Assists with data collection and progress monitoring used to evaluate student performance and skill levels Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions. Responds appropriately to student’s inappropriate behavior(s). Must be willing to be trained as needed and maintain certification in non-violent positive behavioral interventions and support methods to respond to, diffuse, de-escalate, and control aggressive behavior utilizing physical restraint as appropriate Assists students and models appropriate social and professional behaviors during community experience and at work based learning site Chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only Performs tasks requiring reading, handwriting, numeracy, oral and written communication skills, and the use of various equipment and technology in support of teacher responsibilities to assure compliance under the IDEA and to implement student IEP’s Communicates with supervisors, school officials, teachers, interns, parents, vendors, the community, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities under the direction of administration or special education teacher/supervisor. Assist in the development of work based learning opportunities within the community Learns and provides instruction of new tasks to ensure students gain skills needed of competitive employment Partners with mentors/supervisors/managers at work based learning site to support student progress and offer solutions to challenges that arise Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings and other meetings as required. Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion Maintains confidentiality Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law NOTE: Classification as Grade 6 or 7 will be determined annually by the Exceptional Education Department in collaboration with Human Resources based on student numbers and severity of handicapping conditions. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge/Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required; Basic technology skills required; General office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Has knowledge and skills to support the PreK-12 general curriculum. Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam. One year of experience working with students with disabilities preferred. Skills/Qualifications: Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies. Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students who have a variety of disabilities. Training in or willingness to be trained in nonviolent crisis intervention techniques. Compensation : Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Grade C Salary Scale
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