Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Emotional Behavior Support II/ Cross Categorical Resource Grades 3-5; Track 1

Wake County Public School System•Apex, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support and assists in coordinating instructional programs for special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Monitors programs for students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and procedures, and helps maintain an environment conducive to learning. The role is based at a school site and may be assigned to an elementary, middle, or high school. The assistant supports teachers in classroom instruction and student behavior plans, helps prepare and organize instructional materials, provides in-class support that promotes student independence, and assists with transitions and students’ individual health and accessibility needs. The role also involves maintaining student records confidentially and participating in professional development. The position requires maintaining Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification. For the additional SATA assignment only, the assistant works one-on-one with a student with severe to profound learning disabilities and completes specialized training determined by the student’s IEP.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For assignment to a Title I school: meet ESSA employment requirements and have either six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education or two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.
Maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification through the required renewal process; training is provided by WCPSS if needed.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods and general classroom activities and routines.
Ability to protect confidential personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and motivate students.
Ability to constantly monitor and supervise student safety and well-being.
Ability to recognize and support students with varied backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing using varied techniques and tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting and standing throughout the day and exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification.
Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs, including physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities or impairments requiring additional or specialized services or accommodations.

Responsibilities

Support teachers in coordinating instructional programs for special education students, including familiarity with students’ IEPs, and help ensure a caring, safe, and healthful environment.
Assist teachers with strategies for implementing students’ behavioral intervention plans.
Assist with planning and organizing instructional activities, evaluating activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing materials according to lesson plans.
Use professional and technical skills to support student achievement and the school program.
Maintain a positive disposition, exercise good judgment, and remain calm when working with students.
Provide in-class support while promoting students’ progress toward independence and self-determination.
Assist with classroom implementation of low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other required documents while maintaining confidentiality.
Participate in district staff development and continued professional growth in the assigned area.
Coordinate and assist with student transitions between classes.
Assist students with special health care needs, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, seizure control, feeding, adaptive equipment, behavioral assistance, and CPI skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
For the SATA assignment only, provide one-on-one instructional assistance to a student with severe to profound learning disabilities and complete specialized training determined by the student’s IEP.