Instructional Assistant

Devereux•Middletown Township, PA

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking Instructional Assistants to work with students with autistic support needs within the Neshamiy School District. Reporting to the Special Education Teacher, this position involves supporting and maintaining classroom policies, assisting students by modeling appropriate behavior, providing emotional support, and adopting a patient and friendly attitude. The role includes assisting in the implementation of students’ individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP), helping with student personal and medical needs, participating in meetings and training, understanding team goals and roles, and utilizing crisis physical intervention techniques when necessary.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Associates degree required
At least one year of experience in an educational setting working required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with autism and/or other special education populations preferred.
RBT certification

Responsibilities

Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures, while assisting students by modeling appropriate behavior, providing emotional support, and adopting a patient and friendly attitude.
Assist in the implementation of students’ individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP) as directed by the teacher.
Assist with student personal needs, when required, including medical needs in conjunction with the school-based health or nursing staff.
Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Understand team goals and own role within the team. Support team decisions and cooperates with others within and outside the team.
Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher and as appropriate to the setting and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and others.