ASD Instructional Assistant

Niles Community Schools•Howard, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Special Education Instructional Assistant - Autism. This is a full-time position for the 26-27 school year. The role requires highly-effective communication skills and professionalism for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration, and the community. The position reports to the Howard-Ellis Principal and Education Administrator (or designee).

Requirements

All Instructional Assistants must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the state of Michigan:
Able to become CPI trained in order to assist in managing student behavior
Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments:
College Board’s SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required

Responsibilities

Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings and other required district and building activities
Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of students on follow up activities.
Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
Assist teacher in maintaining effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives
Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
Helps maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition
Assists teachers and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, and record keeping and data collection relative to student performance, as directed by teacher
Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, swimming, lunch & playground supervision, CBI, transitioning to adult living, fieldtrips, etc.)
Understand and be aware of medical and physical needs of students and follow medical protocol as directed by a licensed healthcare provider
Maintain confidentiality of student information (FERPA/HIPAA)
Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting
Assist in managing student behavior
Monitor students in absence of teacher