Teaching Assistant

Job Summary 
Responsible for providing assistance to instructional programs by assisting the teacher in 
achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help 
them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. 
Essential Duties 
Support classroom teacher with student learning, implementing and working through 
behavior and support plans that allow the student to meet IEP goals, as well as providing 
behavior redirection techniques when necessary. 
Encourage, engage and support students in the classroom, playground, and the 
community to maintain a positive environment that is conductive for learning and 
cooperation.
Collect data about student progress, based on behavior plans and IEP goals. Counts and 
records specific student behaviors when required. 
Assist students in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors, as 
well as interactions with others. 
Assists the classroom teacher in a variety of duties (Examples: set up and maintenance of 
the classroom, materials and supplies, completion of paperwork, assists in developing 
educational materials). 
Assist students leaving and entering transportation vehicles, accompanies students to 
and from classrooms as needed. 
Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills. 
Assist with students use of equipment and assistive tech devices. 
Observe and intervene to redirect inappropriate behavior. 
Assist, monitor, and guide the student to pay attention, participate in activities, and 
complete tasks. 
Performs as a substitute teacher as needed. 
Participate in meetings and training as needed. 
Perform other duties as assigned (i.e. breakfast, lunch, arrival and dismissal). 
Qualifications/Requirements
Experience in special education, education, and/or early childhood development. 
Applied Behavior Analysis preferred but not necessary. 
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on 
solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; relationship building; and teamwork. 
Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing. Ability to read 
and government regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
Other Skills and Abilities: Able to quickly respond and adapt to challenging, fast-paced, 
dynamic environments; strong planning and organizational skills. 
Active Listening- Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to 
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting 
at inappropriate times. 
Learning Strategies- Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures 
appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 
Persuasion- Persuade others to change their minds or behavior. 
Social Perceptiveness- Awareness of others’ reactions and understanding why they react 
as they do. 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Physical activity is a regular part of this role. 
Often sitting/standing for extended periods. 
Moderate lifting from 15 30 pounds. 
Ability to use physical restraint on students, but only in an emergency to prevent injury 
and only if the aide has been properly trained. 
Occasional travel for field trips