Instructional Assistant - Special Education 1:1

Chesterfield County Public Schools • Bon Air, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides classroom and environmental supports, under the direction of a special education teacher, to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) served in general and special education locations. Performs routine clerical and instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices. Contacts are made within and outside the department; Requires professional ethics in the handling of confidential student and family information. Each Instructional Assistant will have a specific set of work assignments, as directed by the special education teacher, specific to meeting the needs of students as indicated in the child’s IEP.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures; of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of the special education teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with students, staff.
• High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current First Aid/CPR /AED certification.
• Must attend provided training and renew as mandated.
• Successful completion of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation.
• Successful completion of State Police Criminal History Investigation.
• Successful completion of Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation.
• Successful completion of Tuberculosis Screening/Test.

Nice To Haves

• Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Responsibilities

• Assists special education teachers with classroom duties, including, but not limited to recording grades, preparing instructional materials, and administering instructional and testing accommodations.
• Assists the special education teacher by supporting students during instructional activities (e.g., one-on-one, in small groups, during whole group instruction) as directed by the special education teacher.
• Documents student progress as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assists students onto and off the school bus and supervises students at lunch, recess as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Serves as an aide on the school bus, both to and from school, as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Works with students under the direction of the special education teacher(s) and related services providers, as appropriate, to implement the child’s IEP.
• Participates in trainings and implementing support for students related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare related needs (e.g., using a Hoyer lift, tube feeding, seizure intervention) as indicated in the child’s IEP.
• May serve in the absence of the clinic assistant if trained in procedures.
• Implements accommodations in a child’s IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies and classroom materials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED