Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Preschool

Wake County Public Schools•Cary, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional, technical and clerical tasks to assist a licensed classroom teacher. Completes a wide range of tasks in order to meet the needs of all students and ensure quality instruction. Assists the classroom teacher by providing one-on-one assistance to address academic, functional or behavioral issues. Provides support with instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of classroom activities and routines
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps
Working knowledge of effective methods for instructing special education students
Excellent customer service skills; and organizational skills
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 and parents/guardians.
High school diploma or equivalent, and shall hold or be working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in any field; OR 48 hours of college semester credits as evidence through transcript; OR 96 Professional Development hours and the successful completion of the Work Keys Assessments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a special education services teacher assistant
CPR and First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Follows all rules, policies and procedures of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) along with state and federal regulations pertaining to special education services.
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of skills introduced by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills based on student individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Assists with implementing any behavior intervention plans under the direction of the teacher and/or district staff.
Assists the teacher by creating and modifying instructional materials to match student abilities.
Monitors student behavior and assist with maintaining a structured classroom environment by providing positive reinforcement or redirection, as necessary.
May accompany student(s) to special area classes or electives.
Monitors the safety and well-being of students.
Collaborates with teacher to understand the needs of each student.
Performs clerical duties, as needed; collects data under the direction of the teacher, develops and maintains classroom displays.
Maintains confidentiality of student information.
Participates in professional development and trainings to maintain knowledge base and obtain skills needed to work with special education students.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.