Oak Knoll MS Special Education Instructional Assistant- 26/27 School Year

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA

8h•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.
Previous experience working with groups of children.
Skills and knowledge in word and data processing software.
Ability to perform Safety Care intervention training.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to assist/restrain students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to assist students.
Ability to see to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Ability to hear and speak to exchange information.
Ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Ability to lift or move children from wheelchair to tables or desks.
Ability to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to handle physical and emotional outbursts by students, including such behaviors as hitting, kicking, spitting, scratching and biting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs.
Operate audio visual and standard office equipment.
Learn specialized instructional/behavior management techniques employed with students with disabilities.
Communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Perform Safety Care intervention training.
Assist/restrain students.
Operate specialized equipment or office equipment.
Assist students by sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Assist students by bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Assist students by lifting or moving children from wheelchair to tables or desks.
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.