Instructional Assistant

Point Quest Group•Zionsville, IN

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Support students with special needs in K-12 school settings. You'll implement behavior intervention plans, provide one-on-one instructional support, and help students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom. This role works closely with teachers to deliver personalized care for students with learning, social, emotional, or behavioral needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Prior experience in a school or treatment setting, working with students needing learning, social, emotional, or behavioral assistance.
Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics, general purposes and goals of public education, and techniques used in motivating students.
Criminal and DCF background check
Proficient with standard software applications and the internet.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Reliability, dependability, and flexibility are crucial.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity such as assisting students (individually or in groups) with lesson assignments.
Assists in maintaining an appropriate classroom environment in order to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples: art, literacy, fine motor skills, bathrooming).
Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, duplicating, and using a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers.