ESS Substitute Teacher Assistant – Special Education

District: Placer County Office of Education.

Substitute Teacher Assistant – Special Education

An ESS SubstituteTeacher Assistant – Special Education supports certificated teaching staff in delivering instructional and behavioral services to students with a wide range of complex communicative, developmental, or physical disabilities.

This role plays a vital part in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment by assisting with classroom instruction, student supervision, and daily living activities. The Teacher Assistant helps promote student independence, reinforces learning objectives, and ensures that each student receives individualized support to succeed academically, socially, and physically.

Responsibilities

·       Assist teachers with instruction, supervision, and support of students with complex special needs in classroom and school settings

·       Position and assist students with mobility devices and adaptive equipment as needed

·       Provide personal care support including toileting, hygiene, and feeding (including use of

specialized equipment) after appropriate training is complete

·       Assist with meal and snack preparation and ensure safe feeding practices

·       Observe and monitor student behavior; identify concerns and support behavior intervention strategies

·       Provide individualized and small-group assistance with assignments, activities, and skill development

·       Prepare instructional materials and support implementation of lesson plans

·       Administer and score tests and assist in evaluating student progress and performance

·       Support students during physical education and other structured activities

·       Assist students safely during arrival, departure, and transitions throughout the school day

·       Apply approved physical intervention techniques when necessary and when properly trained

·       Maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom and playground environments

·       Assist with tracking and inventory of classroom materials and supplies

·       Support communication with parents/guardians as directed by teaching staff

·       Maintain strict confidentiality of all students, family, and staff information

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance

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About ESS:

• As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff
• Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators
• Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states
• Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.:

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• ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space
• Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide
• ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status

INDWAB:

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