Special Education Teacher Assistant

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OPENINGS IN ALL 3 COUNTIES

TRI-COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION JOINT AGREEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teacher-School Health Aide
Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma or GED

1. Sixty hours of college level credit , preference given to Associates
   Degree or higher education and/or
2. Pass Work Keys or ETS Para-Pro Assessment
3. Preference given to individuals with experience working with
   disability category of hire
4. All aides must obtain the Licensure and register credentials with
   the Illinois State Board of Education.

REPORTS TO: As assigned:
1. Building Principal
2. Technical Assistant Supervisor
3. Daily work load to be determined by student needs as determined
by assigned classroom teacher.

GENERAL: Under the guidance and supervision of the teacher, a primary goal of the
teacher-school health aide is to assist the teacher to provide an organized
and effective learning environment for students, redirect students when
needed per the student's behavior intervention plan, and assist with
activities of daily living if necessitated by the student's medical
condition.

TERM: Generally a (9) nine month contract based on 176 work days. Hours to
be determined by supervisor, based on building assignment and student
needs. Extraordinary Care Aide if not informed in advance that their
assigned student is absent, shall be assigned other duties on that day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Training will be required of all teacher-school health aides. The extent and
content of training will be determined by the program supervisor and/or
authorized by the Director of Special Education. The purpose of the training will
be to acquire skills as may be necessary to meet the specific or unique needs of
students in the classroom.
2. Carry out learning activities which are consistent with teacher direction and the
students' Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Teacher-School Health Aide- 2 -3

1. Function as a team member by showing initiative, being prompt and punctual in
   attendance, contributing to a positive learning and work environment, and lending
   special expertise and talents.
2. Carry out school approved behavior management plans with teacher direction.
3. Responsible for daily record keeping and providing feedback on student
   performance as assigned.
4. Carry out routine duties such as supervision of recess, bus, mealtime, and hallway
   duties; record keeping such as student attendance and lunch money; preparation,
   maintenance, and inventory of materials; straightening, washing tables, putting
   materials away, clean-up after snack, etc.
5. Observe and provide for the health and safety of all students including the
   provision of special health and hygiene procedures. Assisting students with Health
   Related Service Activities as required according to individual student needs.
   These Activities include:
6. Ambulation and