Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Special Assignment (One-on-One)

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, ensuring materials are ready for each lesson.
• Supports teachers in implementing students' behavioral intervention plans.
• Assists in the use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom.
• Compiles and maintains confidential records and reports.
• Participates in staff development and professional growth.
• Coordinates and assists with student transitions between classes.
• Provides support for students with special health care needs, including personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and adaptive equipment needs.
• Applies CPI skills to assist students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For Title I schools: Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to protect confidentiality of personally identifiable information.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to motivate students and recognize diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Positive disposition and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to promote independence and self-determination for students.
• Ability to perform medium physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Google Apps proficiency
• Successful instructional delivery methods
• General classroom activities and routines
• Confidentiality of personally identifiable information
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Motivation of students
• Recognition of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles
• Clear and concise communication
• Positive disposition and calmness in stressful situations
• Supporting independence and self-determination
• Medium physical work capabilities

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.