SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, assists teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, including developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Incumbent performs related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Teacher Assistant III is regularly required to perform academic instructional assistance for a significant portion of the assignment in a Special Education classroom. Additionally, a Teacher Assistant III working at a Title I school must be highly qualified. 

The Teacher Assistant III class requires additional intensive training beyond and including what is necessary for a Teacher Aide III: Special Education class; in the areas of student data collection, communication strategies, severe behaviors, and positive behavior management for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, the Teacher Assistant III: Special Education class independently prepares materials; ...