Long-Term Substitute, Special Education Instructional Assistant

Beginning ASAP for 60 days with re-evaluation to extend long-term substitute placement, if needed.

Schedule

Daily work hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay

Salary: $17.13 per hour. Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act, this position is non-exempt from overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supports students under the direction of a certificated FCPS staff.
• Communicates and documents student progress.
• Sets up and adapts materials, equipment, and assistive devices for use by student(s) as directed.
• Facilitates student progress toward independence.
• Monitors and assists students during educational and recreational activities.
• Assists student(s) with routine physical and/or personal care not required to be performed by a nurse.
• Monitors and assists students in meeting IEP goals and objectives.
• Carries out emergency action and/or health care plans for designated student(s).
• Assists students with classroom accessibility.
• Prioritizes work assignments appropriately.
• Completes appropriate amount of work in an efficient manner; seeks out additional assignments as time permits.
• Demonstrates support for the organization and its goals; accepts constructive criticism.
• Reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely, and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Participates in professional development trainings.
• Assists with administering, scoring, and recording of assessments.
• May participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Attends IEP team meetings and staff meetings as directed and/or scheduled.
• Provides weekly classroom coverage for teachers attending IEP team meetings.
• Provides general clerical support for the special education program, including typing, filing, making phone calls, scheduling, classroom preparation, and other similar tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher/Administrator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). (Note: minimum of 48 college credits, AA degree, or passing of the ParaPro Assessment Test will be required for Title One Schools).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree.
• College-level coursework related to child development.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Bilingual-Spanish.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of child development and instructional strategies.
• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals, and programs.

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending, lifting, walking may be required.
• May require moving wheelchairs, operating lifting devices, and assisting students with self-care needs.
• Assist with physically aggressive behaviors as needed.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.