Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Extended Content Support IV

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 a safe and healthy place for all students.
• Aids teachers in planning and organizing lessons, evaluating activities, and preparing materials.
• Supports students in achieving academic goals and promoting independence.
• Assists with implementing assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Maintains confidentiality and compiles required reports and records.
• Participates in staff development and professional growth.
• Facilitates student transitions and provides support for special health care needs.
• Attends specialized training for students with severe to profound learning disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs (an individual with one or more difficulties such as, a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
• 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 and recognize and support students with various 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.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment when dealing with students.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Ability to provide support for special health care needs.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)