ASD Classroom Instructional Assistant — Student Support

Sylvania; Fruitport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitport Community Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Edgewood Elementary ASD Classroom. The role supports students with disabilities under the Special Education department.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, implementing instructional plans, supervising on buses and during activities, and data collection. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associates Degree or WorkKeys, plus experience with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree or successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment.
• Experience with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily living skills including eating, personal hygiene, toileting, communication, mobility and healthcare needs.
• Ability to lift and/or assist with physical transfer of students.
• Carry out instructional plans with individual children or small groups.
• Supervise students getting on/off the bus, in hallways, and during community outings and activities.
• Assist with data collection or documentation as needed.
• Implement plans developed by teachers and other professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator or supervisor.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or WorkKeys

Job description

Fruitport Community Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Edgewood Elementary ASD Classroom. The role supports students with disabilities under the Special Education department.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, implementing instructional plans, supervising on buses and during activities, and data collection. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associates Degree or WorkKeys, plus experience with disabilities.