Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Aspire Educational Services•Middletown Township, PA

About The Position

Aspire Educational Services is seeking Instructional Assistants committed to creating a nurturing space where children with diverse abilities can flourish. The Instructional Assistant will support the teachers/therapists in providing instruction and requires the employee to support students with a variety of needs, which may include academic support and/or behavioral support to include aggressive or self-injurious behavior.

Requirements

High School Diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.
Must have passion for working with children with disabilities (may involve toileting).
Must have reliable transportation.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to pass school background requirements such as child abuse clearances, FBI Fingerprints, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise student(s) to various locations across all educational settings.
Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials.
Assist the student(s) with use of equipment to include communication devices (if applicable).
Assist student(s) with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living to include feeding, grooming, bathing, diapering, and toileting (if applicable).
Accompany student(s) on the bus or other vehicle.
Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior as needed.
Cue student(s) to remain on task and complete activities assigned by the teacher/therapist.
Follow Individual Education Plans and assist with data collection on student performance.
Support parental involvement activities.
Other duties as assigned.