Instructional Assistant - Special Education 1:1

Essential Job Functions

• Aids special education teachers with classroom duties, including recording grades, preparing instructional materials, and administering instructional and testing accommodations.
• Supports students during instructional activities (one-on-one, in small groups, during whole group instruction) as directed by the special education teacher.
• Documents student progress as directed by the special education teacher.
• Serves as an aide on the school bus, both to and from school, as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Works with students under the direction of the special education teacher(s) and related services providers, as appropriate, to implement the child’s IEP.
• Participates in training and implementing support for students related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare needs (e.g., using a Hoyer lift, tube feeding, seizure intervention) as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• May serve in the absence of the clinic assistant if trained in procedures.
• Implements accommodations in a child’s IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records, and ordering supplies and classroom materials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques, and clerical procedures.
• Sufficient knowledge of general academic subjects to teach others.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of the special education teacher.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Professional ability to work with students.
• High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• May require additional training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Compensation and Benefits

$22,246.99 - $40,567.72 per year.

Benefits include a wide variety of offerings, which may differ based on full-time and part-time employee status. Equal Employment Opportunity is assured. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.