Special Education Teacher Assistant Tiverton High School remainder of 22-23 SY
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Newport County Regional Special Education Program
Middletown, Rhode Island
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Job Description
Teacher Assistant
To work with students with disabilities under the direction, supervision of certified personnel and to assist students in reaching their goals as indicated on their IEPs.
Under Direction of Special Education Teacher:
1. Assist in implementing IEP goals.
2. Carry out small group instruction and assist in one-on-one instruction as needed.
3. Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records
4. Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ OT, SLP and PT need.
5. Carry out and maintain computer skills and communication devices for students.
6. Implement equipment, sensory, mobility, behavior plans and self-care plans (toileting) per students’ needs - the physical ability to assist in lifting students for the purpose of positioning, changing, toileting, etc. is essential
- Job Category : Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Employer Description
Newport County Regional Special Education Program - serving the towns of Little Compton, Middletown, and Tiverton Learn more about us...
Location Description
The Newport County Regional Special Education Program is a cooperative program for the towns of Little Compton, Middletown and Tiverton . The purpose is to join together in providing the full continuum of special education services for children identified with disabilities and team with the local personnel to meet the federal and state mandates for special education services. NCRSEP, together with our member districts, ensures that students with exceptionalities receive support and intervention to achieve high expectations and exit public education as lifelong learners prepared to achieve success in the global market-place. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Newport County Regional Special Education Program is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- Assist students with self-help skills (grooming, toileting etc.)
Assist student with mobility needs. (May involve lifting, toileting, etc.)
Assist with lifting and positioning students
Assist students in their environmental setting including the restroom
Accompany students to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech etc
Observe and chart behavior.
Give positive reinforcement and support.
Provide close supervision for students with behavior problems.
Assist in implementing the behavior plan as set up by the supervising teacher according to the IEP.
Ability and willingness to work with students who have special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.)
Assist with data keeping and recording.
Recognize the stages of an escalating crisis and intervenes with evidence-based techniques to appropriately de-escalate.
Supervise safe spot.
**Applicant must hold Paraprofessional certification, in accordance with RI Department of Education, at time of hire** - Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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