DEC - EC Teacher Assistant - Job Coach for Gaston Links - Interim

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant The employee provides support to students who have health, behavioral, or instructional needs to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and have success in the general curriculum. Common competencies include regular attendance, punctuality, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, adherence to school policies, positive rapport with students and employees, excellent computer skills, record-keeping abilities, strong communication skills, impeccable ethical behaviors, appropriate behavior management techniques, confidentiality, serving as a positive role model, supporting the school and its programs, time management, participation in professional learning, accepting diversity, understanding role differences, understanding student development, providing a positive atmosphere, operating office equipment, completing tasks on time, and accepting other duties as assigned. Job specific duties may include behavior support, client care, pre-kindergarten classes, visually impaired classes, job coaching, and bus driving. The employee will participate in staff development and training, prepare materials, operate office equipment, communicate effectively, develop positive relationships, assist teachers, monitor student behavior, report data, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee must demonstrate knowledge of child development, organize assignments, use sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, follow instructions, establish effective working relationships, use equipment and tools, exert physical force, and perform general clerical duties.