Special Education Assistant

Indiana Public Schools•Nappanee, IN

35d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist teacher in the delivery of effective, high quality instruction that includes rigor and relevance in their content areas in an effort to produce measurable results of student achievement.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Paraprofessional Certification or 60 transcribed hours at a post-secondary institution
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as determined and directed by teacher.
Assist in the implementation of behavior modification plans.
Direct children in personal management skills.
Assist special education students when integrated into general education classrooms.
Assist students when involved in community outings and/or classroom field trips.
Supervise students and maintain the routine of the classroom while the teacher is out of the room.
Assist with the utilization of alternate forms of communication.
Prepare materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
Assist in preparing learning center materials.
Monitor confidentiality with regard to each student, his or her individual education program, and his or her progress.
Attend in-service training as determined by the Wa-Nee Community Schools.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Instructional Coach, Building Principal, Special Education Coordinator, Curriculum Director, or Superintendent.