Lower School Exceptional Children's Instructional Assistant

IC Imagine•Asheville, NC

About The Position

Dedicated, self-motivated full-time Exceptional Children’s Instructional Assistant needed at IC Imagine Charter School in Asheville, NC. Will assist students in kindergarten through 5th grades. Modified, year-round school schedule. Pay based on IC Imagine’s Salary Schedule .

Requirements

Self-motivated
Skilled in problem solving and decision making as well as observation, listening, and coaching
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Maintain effective working relationships
Possess strong time management skills
Ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a busy environment
Proficiency with GSuite
Minimum High School Diploma
Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching and bending
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience working with students in a school setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain positive and consistent communication with students and teachers related to academics, behavior, and attendance of students
Work cohesively in a team setting
Ability to work one-on-one with students, as needed
Collaborate with general education teachers and other support staff
Utilize a positive reinforcement behavioral system
Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives
Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups, as assigned
Assist with behavior modification, as assigned
Escort students, as assigned
Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions, as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to the teacher and assist with student resolution.
Assist students with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up.
Assist students with basic daily living skills.
Maintain various records and files.
Follow the processes laid out in the employee handbook, respond to emails in a timely manner, and ensure timely feedback is given
Perform related work as required.
Other duties may be assigned