Instructor Assistant

Fairfield County Ohio•Lancaster 43130, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this classification will receive direction from an Instructor, therapists/ specialists, administrators or others. Instructor Assistants may be assigned to assist more than one Instructor. As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with additional training as appropriate.
Educational Aide certification from Ohio Department of Education.
Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, carry or move students in a safe manner, according to in-service training.
Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications.
Remains current in behavior training courses and is able to implement any techniques taught.
Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes.
Current, valid Ohio Driver's License, points on driving record may not be equal to or exceed 6 and must be acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
Maintains personal vehicle insurance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain ODE Van Driver certification.
Must be able to tolerate up to one hour in a therapy pool with temperatures of 92 o – 94 o F (doctor’s release required).

Responsibilities

Assists in programming as outlined on Individualized Education Program and as directed by the classroom instructor, including assisting with swimming in the therapy pool.
Follows the IEP and provides assistance in data collection and maintaining records indicating progress of the student in achieving the IEP and Behavior Support Plan goals and objectives. Assists in attendance records, collecting monies, and other recordkeeping activities.
Assists in loading and unloading of buses.
Assists in promoting positive student behavior in the classroom, school cafeteria, school grounds and on excursions in the community, in accordance with the manner instituted by the classroom instructor and the policies and procedures of the program. Mannerisms shall be conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards.
Attends to the personal hygiene needs of all students.
Performs related duties as directed by classroom instructor and/or administration.
Assists in providing guidance to educational aides, volunteers, students in training or enrollees in training, as directed by classroom instructor or supervisor.
Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and material with which he/she will come in contact.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with stakeholders.
Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings to enhance professional growth as permitted and/or requested by the administration.
Relates program philosophy, procedures and goals to the general public in a positive manner.
Assists in electing in-service topics and presenters.
Completes all assigned training.
Complies, as necessary, with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules, or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.