Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Intellectually Disabled Severe III

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 to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Maintains an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students.
• Aids teachers with strategies related to the implementation of students' behavioral intervention plans.
• Assists teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgment, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• Supports students by providing for special health care needs, including personal hygiene, restroom functions, mobility assistance, and adaptive equipment needs.
• Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holds, or is working toward, an Associate’s degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Instructional assistants working toward the minimum of an Associate Degree or CDA shall make progress by completing a minimum of six documented semester hours per year.
• Meets the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L. 114-95, and has one of the following: Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.
• Hold and maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (specific program to be determined by WCPSS Special Education Services).

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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