Special Education Teacher Assistant
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COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Job Description Special Education Teacher Assistant Responsible to: Principal Teacher Director of Special Education Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent minimum

Meet Highly Qualified Status as required

Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Competent technological skills

Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned

Essential Responsibilities:

Assists teachers in classroom activities with students providing instructional assistance and support services

Prepares requested materials

Provides individual or small group instruction to students to reinforce learning objectives as stated in IEP

Supervises class in teacher's absence as needed

Provides clerical support within the school as needed

Attend to personal needs of Students with Disabilities when necessary

Assist physically challenged children with mobility issues

General Requirements:

Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities

Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements

Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information

Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10