EC Teacher Assistant

7.75 hours daily / 10 months

Student days only

Position is for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year

Must have one of the following : an Associate degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass the WorkKeys assessment

Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus

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POSITION TITLE

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT

Trindale Elementary- Extended Content

SALARY

Salary Grade 56 plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

EC Teacher, Principal, EC Director, and / or EC Assistant Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

9 or 10

POSITION PURPOSE :

The EC Teacher Assistant performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting students with disabilities with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility. Further, the EC Teacher Assistant provides individual assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities as directed. The EC Teacher Assistant assists the supervising teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of the special education population
• General knowledge of the activities performed by the lead teacher
• General knowledge of the daily routines of the classroom
• General knowledge of student handbook rules and regulations
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in an emergency
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration
• General knowledge of the curriculum for the assigned grade
• Ability to maintain files and information
• Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment
• Ability to operate adaptive equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with teachers, peers, parents, students, and administrators

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Pre-Kindergarten Classes - Performs all essential duties and responsibilities as well as :

Separate Setting Classrooms - Performs all essential duties and responsibilities as well as :

SED Classroom / Direct Support - Performs all essential duties and responsibilities as well as :

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Position entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping and possible interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. Assignment may require the ability to physically move students or equipment, position students in specialized equipment, change diapers as needed and / or perform skilled nursing procedures. (e.g. feeding tubes)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by : Employee's Signature

Date

Approval by : Supervisor's Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.