Two years of college (Associates Degree), or 60 college credits, or have passed the Para Praxis Test
Preferred Experience:
Assists the teacher and/or independently instructs students within small assigned groups or individually, making appropriate adaptations and modifications in academic, social, vocational, and survival skills.
Works with students to maintain appropriate behavior in classroom settings using behavioral modification techniques.
Assists with student discipline using positive "time out" approach, when appropriate.
Performs various clerical duties associated with classroom and mainstream, including support of PT, OT, and PE specials.
Assists the teacher with informal student assessment, prepares IEP report cards, activity record, charting and Discrete Trial Program in a special setting.
May monitor class for a short period of time in the absence of the teacher.