Instructional Assistant - SOAR
About The Position
The Special Education Instructional Assistant supports the SOAR program, a regionalized program for students with autism who need specialized instruction to access the curriculum and develop skills that promote independence. SOAR serves students from kindergarten through high school and uses evidence-based practices to support academic, communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral development. The assistant works in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school students and assists the teacher with instruction and classroom activities. The position is a 10-month, non-exempt role.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school-aged children.
- Excellent human relations skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of children's developmental stages.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the teacher.
- Must be at least 18 years old to work in elementary schools.
- To work in middle or high schools, must be at least 18 years old and have been out of high school for at least two years.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe, orderly environment.
- Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce instruction after the teacher delivers it.
- Assist the teacher in preparing lessons.
- Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
- Provide substitute coverage as needed.
- Perform related duties and other duties as assigned by the principal.
- Provide toileting assistance if required by the assigned area or program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
