Temporary Instructional Assistant

Fruitport Community Schools • Muskegon, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Fruitport Community Schools is hiring a Temporary Instructional Assistant in the Early Childhood Special Education department at Shettler Elementary. The position is scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., four days a week. The assistant supports students with disabilities with daily living skills and instructional activities, and assists the classroom teacher with supervision, records, and preparation of materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to lift and/or support students during physical transfers.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, toileting, communication, and mobility.
• Lift and/or support students during physical transfers.
• Carry out the teacher’s instructional plans with individual children or small groups.
• Supervise children getting on and off the bus, in hallways, on community outings, and during special activities in and outside the school building.
• Assist the teacher with record-keeping responsibilities.
• Assist the teacher with preparation of materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

What This Job Offers

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