Instructional Assistant – Special Education (EBS IA)

About the role

This position 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 the classroom is a safe, healthy, and supportive place for all students.
• Aids teachers in implementing students' behavioral intervention plans.
• Assists in planning and organizing lessons, evaluating instructional activities, and preparing necessary materials.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and support student achievement.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgment, and remains calm when dealing with students.
• Provides in-class support while promoting progress towards independence and self-determination for all students.
• Aids in the implementation of low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom.
• Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continues professional growth in the area of assignment.
• Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes.
• Assists students by providing for special health care needs, which could include personal hygiene, restroom functions, diapering, mobility assistance, seizure control, feeding needs, adaptive equipment needs, and behavioral assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.
• 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 using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Qualifications

• Education: All schools - High school diploma or GED. Title I schools - Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Certification and License Requirements: Maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification and adhere to all timelines; CPI training will be provided through Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), if needed.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPR and First Aid certification; Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

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 federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.
• 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 using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.