Classroom Instructional Assistant

Grafton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

EAP

CPR training

Job summary

Grafton Integrated Health Network is seeking a Classroom Instructional Assistant to support the Education program under general supervision. You will assist the Academic Teacher with instructional activities, lesson planning, data collection, and progress assessment.

You will work with educators, clinicians and support staff to promote safety, implement treatment plans, and engage students across residential and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or an associate's degree with relevant experience.
• Must be 19 years of age and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Moderate computer skills including login, web navigation, and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Academic Teacher with instructional activities and writing/ preparing lesson materials.
• Gathers and documents behavioral and instructional data accurately and timely.
• Provides supervision, safety and crisis management for clients.
• Transports clients between residence and school as needed.
• Reports progress and communicates with the treatment team.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Associate's degree + 3 months experience

High school diploma or GED + 6 months experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Classroom Instructional Assistant

Empower Every Child — and Find Purpose in Every Day

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As anInstructional Assistant , your work has meaningful impact—you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You’ll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.

Join us — and make a lasting difference in how students learn, grow, and thrive!

Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way !

Schedule available:

Monday - Friday 9am - 3:30pm

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities. They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction. They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals. They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays. In community-based programs, they provide transportation between the residence and school. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. They report to a teacher or program supervisor/ manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

• Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
• Supports client health and hygiene.
• Utilizes infection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents,participatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures, as applicable.

Individual Plan Implementation

• Knows the SNAP(strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementingthe behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors, asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor ID Waiver outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
• Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
• Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients.Implements planned activities throughout theworkday.

Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment

• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

• Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
• Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom.
• Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes,assistswith meal preparation.
• Provides transportation / community mobility.
• Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the mission,valuesand vision of Grafton

• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Abachelor's degree in human services; or anassociate'sdegree and 3 months experience working with children; or be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. and 6 months experience working with children
• Must be 19 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Demonstratesmoderatecomputer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information,how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD,andhasbasic keyboarding skills.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials!
• Depending on hoursworked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
• Shift Differentials:$1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00a

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:

• Free meals during shift, as available
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:

• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!