Instructional Assistant

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District • Muskegon, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Instructional Assistants work under the supervision of, and at the discretion of, classroom teacher, support staff and administration to provide a range of supportive services to special education students. These services may include assistance and instruction in self-care skills, academics, pre-vocational and vocational skills, life skills, therapeutic intervention and behavioral management.

Requirements

• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Possession of an Associate’s degree or better, or the ability to successfully pass the Work Keys assessments.
• Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with successful implementation of student behavior plans and implement TCI student supports (including physical intervention if needed).
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of curriculum and instructional supports.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with physical management of students such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Level 3 certification or demonstration of physical and emotional capability of successfully completing TCI training at Level 3.
• Working knowledge and abilities in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Board Maker and Tienet Service Capture.
• Two or more years post high school formal training and/or experience in direct care for students with significant disabilities.
• Two or more years of experience in a special education or comparable training environment.
• Possession of certification in First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Work attendance is essential.
• At the direction of the teacher, provides direct assistance and training to students in areas including, but not necessarily limited to: Pre-academic and academic instruction, Pre-vocational and vocational instruction, Self-care skills, Life skills, Therapeutic programming, Behavioral management.
• Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Assists students in meeting their immediate self-care needs such as feeding, toileting and managing difficult student behavior.
• Reports problems and concerns regarding students to the teacher or other designated authority.
• Assists with student data collection and analysis.
• At the discretion of the teacher, attends and participates in parent/teacher conferences.
• Follows a flexible schedule and works collaboratively with all Wesley School students and staff.
• Upholds the Code of Conduct established for Wesley School staff.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the classroom teacher.

Benefits

• full family medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee.
• Personal business days, holidays, and sick time paid.
• Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree