Instructional Assistant - Emotional Intervention

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or possession of an associate's (or higher) degree is preferred.
• Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable.
• Candidates must have a sincere interest in working with students in the learning process.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments.
• Patience and genuine interest in education of students.
• Awareness and respect for student diversity.

Skills

• Clerical skills.
• Flexibility.
• Confidentiality.

Requirements

• This is a 9 month position for 7 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch).
• This position is eligible for PTO and health benefits.

Benefits

• Provides both direct and indirect support to promote student learning in the special education and general education settings as directed by the Skills Lab teacher(s).
• Acts as an extension of the teacher through an integrated program to promote the social, emotional and behavioral skill development of students.
• Prepares the necessary instructional materials according to the teacher's direction to implements individual education programs (IEP).
• Implements behaviors intervention plans (BIP) when necessary.