Temporary Program (Transitions) Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Southeastern Schools • FISHERS, IN

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About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports special education students and classroom instruction under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and reports to the principal. The role helps students develop academic and behavioral independence, follows teacher direction and lesson plans, and supports students in classroom and other assigned settings. The position may also involve helping students with self-care, lifting and transferring students, and using approved crisis prevention and intervention procedures.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed paraprofessional qualifications: an Associate of Arts degree, two years of college (48 credit hours), or passing the ParaPro exam.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Ability to proficiently assist the teacher in performing duties.
• Ability to work well with staff as a team member.
• Ability to professionally and effectively engage with and/or de-escalate students during crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students and work collaboratively with staff.
• Assist the teacher in preparing the classroom and performing instructional duties.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision and follow lesson plans with fidelity.
• Supervise and support students during assigned duties inside and outside the classroom, including the cafeteria, playground, bus loading and unloading, field trips, restrooms, off-site jobs, and other assigned settings.
• Follow student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
• Help prepare students for arrival and dismissal.
• Maintain effective communication with the Teacher of Record.
• Assist with collecting data for students’ academic and/or behavioral goals.
• Help students achieve their maximum academic and behavioral independence as directed by the Teacher of Record.
• Professionally and effectively engage with or de-escalate students during crisis situations.
• Follow the assigned daily schedule in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive and respectful relationships with colleagues and students, support corporation policies and administrative directives, handle sensitive matters tactfully and confidentially, be punctual, and dress professionally.
• Assist students with self-care skills, including toileting, food preparation, feeding, and personal hygiene, as needed.
• Lift and transfer students as needed.
• Use Crisis Prevention & Intervention training in accordance with CPI/Mandt procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal, designee, or Teacher of Record.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree