Autism Support Instructional Assistant - School-Based

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Education discounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Fertility/childcare & pet insurance

Job summary

Bellefaire JCB in Shaker Heights, OH, is hiring an Instructional Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team supporting students on the autism spectrum. The role focuses on delivering high-quality education in small groups and individual settings, under guidance from speech and language professionals and teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing visual immersion strategies, aiding in literacy and math, and collecting progress data to support IEP/ISP goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology, communication sciences, special education, or related field, or relevant experience.
• Experience with children with autism preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize current speech and language methods in instructional settings.
• Assist in teaching reading, math, and social language.
• Support speech therapy and use of communication devices.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with IEP/ISP goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Documentation & data collection

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree

Job description

Bellefaire JCB in Shaker Heights, OH, is hiring an Instructional Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team supporting students on the autism spectrum. The role focuses on delivering high-quality education in small groups and individual settings, under guidance from speech and language professionals and teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing visual immersion strategies, aiding in literacy and math, and collecting progress data to support IEP/ISP goals.