Special Education Instructional Assistant, Pre-K

About the role

The Special Education Instructional Assistant supports students with special needs to implement their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They assist in educational and recreational activities, monitor students' progress towards independence, and facilitate the achievement of IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Supports students under the direction of a certified FCPS staff member.
• Communicates and documents student progress.
• Sets up and adapts materials, equipment, and assistive devices for use by students as directed.
• Facilitates student progress toward independence.
• Makes sure students are safe and healthy during educational and recreational activities.
• Aids students with routine physical and/or personal care not required to be performed by a nurse.
• Makes sure students meet their IEP goals and objectives.
• Carries out emergency actions and/or health care plans for designated students.
• 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.
• Might participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Provides general clerical support for the special education program, including typing, filing, making phone calls, scheduling, classroom preparation, and other similar tasks.
• Attends IEP team meetings and staff meetings as directed and/or scheduled.
• Provides weekly classroom coverage for teachers attending IEP team meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Associate's Degree or higher or a Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development designed by the principal or central office staff as it pertains to the job function.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher/Administrator.

Skills

• Knowledge of American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of child development and instructional strategies.
• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

Benefits

For more information about employee benefits, please visit: https://www.fcps.org/staff/benefits

Pay

Grade S06: $21.65 per hour starting

Schedule

10-month position (190 days / year), 7 hours per day