Instructional Aide, SpEd

About the role

This is a part-time position at our Aspire Titan Academy campus with a schedule of M-Th: 8:15am - 2:45pm; F: 8:15am - 1:15pm.

Essential Functions

• Provide services, supports and interventions directly to students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the Special Education teacher/s.
• Implement the IEP with fidelity (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.)
• Implement and progress monitor behavior intervention plans in accordance with the IDEA.
• Absorb and implement students' individualized education programs.
• Create and implement instructional materials that are accommodated/modified for individualized students.
• Regularly collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers.)
• For students with Behavior Supports and Services: Collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers) to ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide support to students receiving mental health services that require behavioral support, per Individual Education Plans.
• Implement student responsibility and monitoring plan/s to facilitate student independence.
• Teach student/s behavior strategies per the Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, including Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Familiarity with students that demonstrate extensive needs.
• Ability and willingness to implement students’ individualized education programs
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on practice
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities
• Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs

Physical requirements

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly Range

$23.31- $42.23 based on years of experience for this role.