Special Education Assistant

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Special Education Assistants play an important role in education for students with physical, sensory, developmental, behavioral and emotional conditions. These students typically receive IEP plans that set customized objectives for them to achieve. Working with other members of the special education team, Teaching Assistants implement plans for achieving these goals. They provide extra help for students who have difficulty mastering concepts or staying on-task and help foster a safe, inclusive environment by supervising them and responding to emergencies. When they complete their Special Education Teacher Assistant duties well, they can have a positive impact on learning outcomes for students and contribute to the overall success of schools’ special education programs.

Ce face un Special Education Assistant?

A Special Education Assistant, also called a Special Education Paraprofessional or Special Education Teacher Assistant, provides support and instruction for students with special needs. Duties you can include in a Special Education Assistant job description are providing one-on-one assistance with projects and assignments, presenting lessons and monitoring students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and other locations.

Responsabilitati

A Special Education Assistant ar trebui să poată îndeplini diverse sarcini și responsabilități. Următoarele sunt câteva îndatoriri și responsabilități pe care Special Education Assistant ar trebui să le poată îndeplini:

Analyzing Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans to become familiar with the accommodations and supports each student is to receive
Following lesson plans to provide instruction and lead activities
Offering one-on-one assistance to students who require extra support
Supervising students in the classroom and other areas, such as the cafeteria, hallway, playground and restrooms
Adapting classroom activities for specific students, as requested by the Special Education Teacher
Responding to emergency situations, such as medical issues or destructive behaviors

Aptitudini necesare

Un competitiv Special Education Assistant va avea anumite abilități și calificări, inclusiv:

Communication and presentation skills to give group and individual instruction effectively
Interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with students, parents and staff members
Observation skills to record accurate data and take action when intervention or support is necessary in and out of the classroom
Basic understanding of teaching philosophy, instructional methods and learning styles
Familiarity with different types of conditions and common needs associated with them
Computer skills to use email and grade book, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

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