Instructional Assistant – Special Education (EBS SAIA – Grade 3)

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 the classroom is safe and healthy for all students.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials.
• Supports students' behavioral intervention plans.
• Assists teachers with implementing 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 in the area of assignment.
• Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes.
• Assists students by providing for special health care needs, including personal hygiene, restroom functions, mobility assistance, feeding needs, adaptive equipment needs, and behavioral assistance.
• Attends and successfully completes specialized training for a student with severe to profound learning disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) if working in a Title I school.
• Maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

• Professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom.
• Positive disposition and calmness when dealing with students.
• Supports students' progress towards independence and self-determination.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Ability to compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other required documents.
• Ability to participate in staff development programs and continue professional growth.
• Ability to coordinate, assist, and facilitate student transitions.
• Ability to provide for special health care needs.
• Ability to attend and complete specialized training for a student with severe to profound learning disabilities.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)