Resource Instructional Assistant - 2 Positions Available
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant - Special Education position at Thorpe Creek Elementary School requires individuals to support teachers in providing educational assistance to students, particularly those with special needs. This role involves direct student interaction, aiding in classroom preparation, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring adherence to student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. The assistant will also be responsible for data collection, crisis intervention, and supporting students' academic and behavioral independence under the direction of the Teacher of Record and Principal.
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 )
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention training
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Any other related duties as may be assigned by the building principal and/or Teacher of Record.
- Empower students to achieve their maximum level of academic/behavioral independence based upon Teacher of Record directive.
- During a crisis situation, demonstrate the ability to professionally and effectively engage with and/or de-escalate students in their care.
- Follow assigned daily schedule in a timely fashion.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned by principal or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
