Beaverdam ES- Special Education Instructional Assistant

Hanover County Public Schools • Beaverdam, VA

2d • 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.
• Ability to develop and maintain an open and accepting attitude toward students with disabilities.
• Ability to operate audio visual and standard office equipment.
• Willingness to learn specialized instructional/behavior management techniques employed with students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• 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.
• Physical participation in Safety Care intervention training.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to assist/restrain students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Lifting or moving children from wheelchair to tables or desks.

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.
• Provides instructional, behavioral and personal care support.
• Performs related tasks as required and directed.
• Independently carries out particular aspects of the instructional program when asked.

Benefits

• Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree