Resource 1:1 Instructional Assistant
About The Position
The Resource 1:1 Instructional Assistant supports students and teachers in a special education setting. The assistant works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and reports to the principal. The role includes assisting with instruction and classroom preparation, following lesson plans and student IEP and 504 plans, supporting student academic and behavioral goals, and helping students develop independence. The assistant may also supervise students across school and off-site settings, assist with self-care, and respond professionally to crisis situations using assigned training procedures. The assistant is expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with students and staff, follow an assigned daily schedule, maintain professional conduct and punctuality, and handle sensitive matters tactfully and confidentially. Other related duties may be assigned by the principal or Teacher of Record.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated paraprofessional qualification options: 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 player.
- Ability to follow lesson plans and student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
- Ability to professionally and effectively engage with or de-escalate students during crisis situations.
- Ability to demonstrate punctuality and perform duties in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues tactfully and professionally and address concerns confidentially.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with students and work collaboratively with staff.
- Assist the teacher in performing duties and preparing the classroom.
- Instruct students under teacher supervision and follow lesson plans with fidelity.
- Supervise and support students during assigned duties inside and outside the classroom, including in the cafeteria, playground, bus loading and unloading, field trips, restroom, and off-site jobs.
- Follow student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
- Assist in preparing students for arrival and dismissal.
- Maintain effective communication with the Teacher of Record.
- Assist with collecting data on student academic and/or behavioral goals.
- Support students in achieving the greatest academic and behavioral independence possible as directed by the Teacher of Record.
- Professionally and effectively engage with or de-escalate students in their care during crisis situations.
- Follow the assigned daily schedule in a timely manner.
- Maintain respectful, professional, punctual, and confidential conduct and support corporation policy and administrative direction.
- Assist students with self-care skills, which may include toileting, food preparation, feeding, and personal hygiene.
- Lift and transfer students.
- Use Crisis Prevention & Intervention training in accordance with CPI/Mandt Training procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal, designee, or Teacher of Record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
