Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Cross Curricular Resource

About the role

Provides support and assists in coordinating instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• Makes sure students with disabilities are monitored and their programs are compliant with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures the safety and well-being of students.
• Supports teachers in implementing students' behavioral intervention plans.
• Aids in planning and organizing instructional activities, preparing necessary materials, and ensuring materials are readily available.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills to support student achievement and the school program.
• Assists teachers with the implementation of low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continues professional growth.
• Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes; provides for special health care needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• If Title I school, meet ESSA employment requirements and have relevant coursework or work experience.
• Maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students.
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students.
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Noncertified Grade 21

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

Workday must not exceed more than 40 hours per week and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.