Program (CFL) Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Southeastern Schools•FISHERS, IN

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports students with special education needs under the supervision of the classroom teacher and reports to the principal. The role assists with instruction and classroom preparation, follows teacher lesson plans, and supports students’ academic and behavioral independence in accordance with Teacher of Record direction. The assistant also helps implement student IEP and 504 plans, collect data related to academic and behavioral goals, and communicate effectively with students and staff. The position includes supervising and supporting students in classrooms and other assigned settings, which may include the cafeteria, playground, buses, field trips, restrooms, and off-site jobs. Other duties may include assisting with student self-care, lifting and transferring students, and using Crisis Prevention & Intervention training procedures. Additional duties may be assigned by the principal or designee.

Requirements

Meet one of the paraprofessional qualifications identified under No Child Left Behind: an associate of arts degree, two years of college (48 credit hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro exam.
Ability to communicate effectively with students.
Ability to proficiently assist the teacher in performing duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, work well with staff, and function as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate professional and effective engagement or de-escalation with students during crisis situations.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in preparing the classroom and performing instructional duties.
Instruct students under teacher supervision and follow lesson plans with fidelity.
Supervise and support students during assigned duties inside and outside the classroom, including in the cafeteria, playground, during bus loading and unloading, on field trips, in restrooms, and at off-site jobs.
Follow student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
Help prepare students for arrival and dismissal.
Maintain effective communication with the Teacher of Record.
Assist with collecting data for student academic and behavioral goals.
Support students in achieving their maximum level of academic and behavioral independence, as directed by the Teacher of Record.
Professionally and effectively engage with or de-escalate students during crisis situations.
Follow the assigned daily schedule in a timely manner.
Assist students with self-care skills, which may include toileting, food preparation, feeding, and personal hygiene.
Lift and transfer students.
Use Crisis Prevention & Intervention training in accordance with CPI/Mandt Training procedures.
Perform other related duties assigned by the building principal, Teacher of Record, principal’s designee, or other authorized supervisor.
Maintain positive, respectful, professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and students; support corporation policy and administrative directives; handle sensitive issues tactfully and confidentially; be punctual; and dress professionally.