Instructional Assistant – Special Education (Grades K–3)
About The Position
As a Matchbook Learning Instructional Assistant, you will: Assist teachers in delivering instruction to students with special needs. Provide support to students in understanding and completing assignments. Work with students individually or in small groups to provide additional support. Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Collaborate with teachers to implement instructional strategies that meet the needs of special education students. Help monitor student progress and communicate with teachers about student performance. Assist in maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness. Assist with behavior intervention plans and positive behavior strategies Collect progress monitoring data and maintain accurate documentation Assist with filing, organizing, and maintaining special education records to support compliance
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
- A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an urban or low-income setting.
- Demonstrated a record of success in the classroom.
- Demonstrated an understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers in delivering instruction to students with special needs.
- Provide support to students in understanding and completing assignments.
- Work with students individually or in small groups to provide additional support.
- Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement instructional strategies that meet the needs of special education students.
- Help monitor student progress and communicate with teachers about student performance.
- Assist in maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness.
- Assist with behavior intervention plans and positive behavior strategies
- Collect progress monitoring data and maintain accurate documentation
- Assist with filing, organizing, and maintaining special education records to support compliance
Benefits
- Certified pay range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour worked, based on verified years of experience and licensure
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with employer contribution on employed for 90 days.
- Paid Time Off: Personal and sick days.
- $2,500 in tuition reimbursement for staff pursuing education-related degrees or certifications
- A $500 referral bonus for employees who refer candidates who remain employed through 90 days.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through workshops and training sessions.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive, dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering academic and social growth for all student
- Paid Holidays (hourly staff): Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Day and Presidents' Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
