Instructional Assistant - Language and Communication

Bellefaire JCB•Shaker Heights, OH

3d•$19

About The Position

We are hiring a Language and Communication Instructional Assistant to be part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who are expected to provide the highest caliber of instruction in individual and/or small class settings. In this role, you will assist Speech and Language Pathologists in providing group speech therapy lessons as well as instruct students in operation and use of communication equipment (i.e., speech generating device) required for their individual communication needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students on the autism spectrum as well as grow your career at a nationally-recognized school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a related field (Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Special Education, etc.) or related experience.
Basic knowledge of child and adolescent development, human sexuality, family dysfunction, psychology, sociology, behavior theory, and autism.
Ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established time frames
Ability to handle stressful situations by maintaining emotional control as well as remaining calm and professional while working with students who may become verbally and physically aggressive
Ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths and aptitudes.
Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, supervisors, and families.
Practical and creative problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism preferred.
Passion for helping others and making an impact in the lives of students with autism

Responsibilities

Utilize current speech and language methods and procedures to be followed in instructional academic settings.
Participate in quarterly training regarding the Visual Immersion System to enhance comprehension and expression.
Assist in teaching students in areas of (but not limited to): comprehension, reading, mathematics, receptive, expressive and social pragmatic language, activities of daily living, science and social studies.
Assist in the behavior management of the students in the classroom.
Help to develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum that align with IEP and/or ISP goals and objectives while incorporating the visual immersion system.
Help to develop instructional materials including visual supports for instruction, expression, and organization.
Help to plan and organize daily activities and routines to optimize treatment and students’ learning.
Teach and role model pro-social, mediation, self-regulation, self-management, and self-advocacy skills.
Collect and record academic, speech and behavioral data to contribute to clinical records.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Protect students from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including the use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention, utilizing physical restraints or seclusion as prescribed.
Develop a keen sense and understanding of each student and his/her behaviors in order to ascertain any medical or physiological changes that may occur.
Develop trusting and positive relationships with students and staff.
Collaborate and communicate with interdisciplinary team members

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care