Support the Special Education teacher in implementation of an appropriate Special Education Program for special needs students.  Work closely with special needs students on a regular basis to assist in providing them with the physical help, emotional support, and academic reinforcement needed to meet individual student’s educational plans

MAJOR TASKS:

• Assist special education teacher and staff in developing plans for meeting students’ individual goals and objectives.
• Selects classroom materials appropriate to implement goals and objectives.
• Work without direct supervision with individuals or groups of individuals on concepts introduced by the supervising teacher.
• Assist special needs students in the general education classrooms.
• Implement strategies, techniques and modifications unique to the special needs students as the need arises or as required.
• Gather data and disseminate information and reports to special education staff and parents.
• Participate in IEP meetings as necessary.
• Oversee special education program if situation arises which demands attention of the special education teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students, following all FERPA policies and Laws.
• Participate in training sessions, e.g. Crises Prevention Intervention, CPR/FA, conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills.
• Develops and maintains understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and disabilities.
• Complete Medicaid, Direct Service Claiming (MIPS), forms on a monthly basis
• Monitor student’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Accompany students to and from class if needed
• Reinforce therapy goals and skills
• Assist student to stay on task, redirect/refocus and offer praise and contingency rewards.
• Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior.
• Maintain professionalism when working with families. Refrains from becoming personally involved outside of school.
• Assists in modifying classroom and homework of students requiring modifications.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.