Teacher Assistant: Special Education - Severn Run High
On-siteSevern, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Adapt classroom activities and implement instructional programs to support students with disabilities, while assisting with supervision, personal care tasks, and mobility needs. Monitor students during assigned periods, administer first aid and medical assistance as instructed, and transport students in wheelchairs or on buses. Collect and document data on student progress and activities, participate in IEP meetings and professional development, and perform clerical tasks to prepare instructional materials. Drive a personal vehicle to conduct business within the county, including travel to other schools or parks. Work 10 or 12 months with a driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
- 48 college credit hours
- passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES
- active licenses, certifications, and enrollment
- Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV)
- Daily access to reliable transportation
- Considerable patience and the ability to work with students who have physical, cognitive and behavior challenges
- Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assists teachers
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners
- Ability to meet IEP goals and/or district benchmarks
- Ability to present and/or reinforce leaning concepts
- Ability to ensure equipment is connected and functioning properly
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations
- 20% daily day travel within the county to assist at locations (other schools, parks, libraries) as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities
- Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint)
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