Special Education- Inclusion Assistant
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Special Education Director, the Special Education Teacher’s Assistant performs a variety of instructional activities. They assist the classroom teacher in implementing a learning environment that facilitates student’s academic and social growth and development. This role involves providing academic and social assistance to students, reinforcing curriculum, managing student behavior, and monitoring students during various activities. For 1:1 Aides, additional duties include understanding and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communicating learning objectives, utilizing specific instructional techniques, tracking student progress, and maintaining constant supervision.
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of student learning, development, and behavior.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential, sensitive information, and student conflict.
- Ability to identify needs and areas of concern related to student issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions.
- Ability to understand classroom subject matter in order to communicate in a comprehensible manner using language and style consistent with the classroom teacher and appropriate to individual learners.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective instructional aide principles, practices, and trends.
- An appropriate balance of related education and experience, as well as demonstrated ability to work successfully in a constructivist, multiage learning environment of this type.
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
- A current negative TB screening.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree or equivalent highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Provide academic assistance and support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities in a positive and safe learning environment.
- Reinforce curriculum instruction provided by the Special Education Director, Inclusion Specialists, and/or the classroom teacher both in-group settings or individually.
- Adhere to standards and guidelines as directed by the Special Education Director for students with IEP’s, Special Education plans, accommodations, and/or modifications.
- Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
- Assist in monitoring students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods.
- Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Implement lesson plans as designed by Inclusion Specialist; support in the delivery of instruction for the assigned student.
- Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned student toward mastery of goals.
- Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or Inclusion Specialist.
- Assist in tracking and the completion of homework, coursework, and behavior.
- Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
- Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
- Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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