TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT ( Autism)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Assist/tutor a special education student/students with the requirements of regular/special education classes.
Qualifications:
Possess high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency certificate. (2 year College degree required.)
Have demonstrated leadership qualitites and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and citizens.
REPORTS TO: Principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist the student with the requirements of the regular/special education classroom teachers and the goals defined in his/her I.E.P. (Individualized Educational Plan)
Inform the regular/special education teachers of any special information or problems about the individual student that relates to his/her academic/social success in their classes. (Behavior checklist may be a part of documentation.)
Assist the teachers in the preparation of classroom materials that relate to the needs of this student.
Provide one-on-one academic tutoring/socially appropriate modeling with this student as necessary.
Attend classes with this student when needed. (Assist with notes, review, behavior modification issues, etc. that will help this student academically and socially.)
Keep the regular/special education teachers continually informed on the student’s academic and behavioral progress.
Assume supervision duties as assigned. Work with small groups of special education students as directed.
Prepare daily attendance/lunch counts and take to proper location.
Take students to/from classroom for any necessary medications.
Assist with specific medical/physical issues as directed by the teacher..
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or teacher..
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Contract
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.
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