Patrick Henry HS Special Education Instructional Assistant (26-27 School Year)

Hanover County Public Schools•Ashland, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the classroom teacher in delivering intervention and instruction to students with special needs by providing instructional, behavioral and personal care support. Performs related tasks as required and directed. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the paraprofessional may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program when asked.

Requirements

Must meet the qualifications of “highly qualified” under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or Has a minimum of 48 college credits or A minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
High school diploma and previous experience working with groups of children.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.
Skills and knowledge in word and data processing software.
Ability to perform Safety Care intervention training.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Nice To Haves

Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Associate degree - CDA in Child Development preferred.
Prior experience working with groups of children.

Responsibilities

Assists the classroom teacher in delivering intervention and instruction to students with special needs by providing instructional, behavioral and personal care support.
Performs related tasks as required and directed.
Independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program when asked.
Operate audio visual and standard office equipment.
Perform Safety Care intervention training.
Assist/restrain students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment.
Assist students by lifting or moving children from wheelchair to tables or desks.
Assist students by bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Provide classroom management and learning environment support.
Occasional travel with students on field trips.
Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices.
Occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Physical participation in Safety Care intervention training.
Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours.
Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professional.