Autism Classroom Instructional Assistant II

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist is seeking an Instructional Assistant II for James K. Polk Elementary School to support students with autism spectrum disorders under a licensed teacher's supervision.

The role involves documenting progress, implementing behavioral and instructional plans, and assisting with IEP goals in a 10-month special education environment. The candidate should have 48 college credits or an AA degree (or pass a proficiency test), and ABA training is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or pass a proficiency test in spelling, reading, writing and math.
• ABA training or certification highly preferred.
• Experience in instruction of students with autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials to allow student participation.
• Implements intervention strategies and supports (visual aids, prompting, reinforcement, communication tools) as directed by the teacher.
• Documents student progress or behavior using objective measures and records.
• Confer with teachers to evaluate progress and IE P goals.

Education

48 college credits or AA degree, or demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing, and math by passing a proficiency test

Job description

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist is seeking an Instructional Assistant II for James K. Polk Elementary School to support students with autism spectrum disorders under a licensed teacher's supervision.

The role involves documenting progress, implementing behavioral and instructional plans, and assisting with IEP goals in a 10-month special education environment. The candidate should have 48 college credits or an AA degree (or pass a proficiency test), and ABA training is highly preferred.