Program (FAP) Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Southeastern Schools•FISHERS, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves supporting students with special educational needs under the guidance of a classroom teacher. The Instructional Assistant will play a crucial role in helping students achieve their academic and behavioral goals, ensuring adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage student behavior, including during crisis situations. The assistant will also be involved in preparing the classroom, instructing students, collecting data, and assisting with student self-care and mobility.

Requirements

An associate of arts degree
Two years of college (48 credit hours)
Pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment test for knowledge of an ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math )
Ability to communicate effectively with students.
Ability to proficiently aid teacher in the performance of duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, work well with staff and is a team player.
Demonstrate punctuality/promptness (e.g., arrive on time, do not leave early, perform duties in a timely manner, etc.)
Dress in a professional manner in accordance with position.

Nice To Haves

Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates, peers, and students.
Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives.
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Responsibilities

Aid teacher in preparing classroom.
Instruct students under teacher supervision.
Follow lesson plans with fidelity.
Supervise and support students during assigned duties both inside and outside of the classroom (i.e., cafeteria, playground, bus loading and unloading, field trips, restroom, off-site jobs, etc.
Adhere to student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
Aid in preparing students for arrival and dismissal.
Maintain effective communication with Teacher of Record.
Assist with the data collection for student academic and/or behavior goals.
Empower students to achieve their maximum level of academic/behavioral independence based upon Teacher of Record directive.
Demonstrate the ability to professionally and effectively engage with and/or de-escalate students in their care during a crisis situation.
Follow assigned daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Assist students with self-care skills (toileting, food prep, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.)
Lift and transfer students.
Use Crisis Prevention & Intervention training in accordance with CPI/Mandt Training procedures.