JOB DESCRIPTION
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
Position Code:
Department: Polk County High School FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal Supervises: N/A Job Summary: To assist in assessing and providing quality instruction and learning opportunities for exceptional children through a variety of settings and instructional procedures, according to the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in planning/implementing instruction for students identified as exceptional.
- Assist in overseeing the distribution and intake of medication to students on continuous dosage regimens.
- Assist in daily instruction to self-contained and resource students.
- Assist with the maintenance of adaptive communication equipment and other specialized equipment related to the exceptional children’s program.
- Assist in the identification of specific needs of the exceptional children’s program and order appropriate materials using the allotted budget.
- Attend to daily physical needs of students as required.
- Holld a valid bus driver’s license and drive a bus as needed.
Other Functions:
- Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or principal.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
- Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit
- Prior experience working with children with special needs is preferred Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Assistant Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and dealing with sick students. Must attend to the daily physical needs of students (feeding, bathroom, medical, etc.)