Special Education Instructional Assistant II Preschool

Sioux City Community School District•Sioux City, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Classroom Instructional Assistant II provides assistance and motivation to students with disabilities within preschool settings. This position will provide assistance with health, communication, and behavior supports needed to allow our students to effectively access instruction in the classroom, on the playground, and in the lunchroom.

Requirements

High school graduate
Previous experience working with children
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization.
Individual must have effective listening skills.
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to work with a variety of data.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests.
Must be able to learn different communication devices from pictures/symbols to individual student augmentative communication devices.
Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.
Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Associate degree or higher; or
Obtain voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners(Paraeducator Certification); or
Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys® (NCRC Assessment).

Nice To Haves

A paraeducator certification is preferred.
For preschool classrooms, preference would be the individual have one of the following three criteria met: a paraeducator certification with an early childhood endorsement, CDA or a two year degree or higher or ability to obtain one of the criteria within one year of selection.

Responsibilities

Work effectively with children having disabilities and special needs within preschool settings.
May work with one student or a small group of students.
Communicate and work effectively with special education and classroom teachers, co-workers.
Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co-workers.
Motivate and assist student(s) to build independence, develop interpersonal and social skills, and learn actively.
Use assistive technology, computers, and adaptive equipment providing special care or physical assistance required for the student to function in school and learn effectively.
Gather and maintain accurate data regarding the student, including academic, behavioral, and/or health information, as needed, and providing feedback to the teacher to improve instruction for the student.
Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s skill and abilities, cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights.
Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.
Implement prevention, response, and safety intervention as outlined in a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan.
Implement supports and services as outlined in a student’s Individual Health Plan. This may include toileting, assisting with meals, and other self-care activities for multiple students.
Utilize de-escalation strategies and appropriate restraint and seclusion strategies as trained in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).