Instructional Assistant, SpEd Adaptive Behavior
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant, SpEd Adaptive Behavior, helps a special education teacher meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. The assistant supports classroom programs, including behavior management, crisis intervention, and instruction, under the general supervision of the campus principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. The position requires working with students’ individual medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs; supporting their safety, learning, and personal care; and assisting with classroom materials, records, and equipment. The assistant also maintains confidentiality and professional interactions, adapts to changing routines, and participates in assigned training, meetings, and events. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to work with children with disabilities.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Participation in district-provided crisis intervention training is required.
- Participation in district-provided behavior management training is required.
- Some experience working with children.
- Some experience implementing instructional strategies and behavior intervention plans.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and adapt to changing situations.
- Predictable and regular attendance is expected.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe, secure learning environment.
- Assist with implementation of behavior intervention plans and IEP goals.
- Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crises and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.
- Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, including in the classroom, lunchroom, on buses, and on the playground.
- Keep the teacher informed of students’ special needs or problems.
- Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help maintain an orderly classroom and assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help the teacher maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
- Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community members, and visitors; remain calm under pressure; adapt to changing routines; and assist coworkers willingly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience capabilities expected for the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
