Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant: 1:1 & Small Groups

Decaturproud; Decatur (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Preschool in Indiana is seeking a Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group services to early learners. The role supports students in accordance with their IEPs and may involve sign language and sensory interpretation training as needed.

The position requires strong communication with staff and supervisors, and may include assisting with daily living activities. 7 paid hours per day, 180 days per year, with a $17.00/hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to receive assignments and directions in writing or in person.
• May require using sign language.
• May require sensory interpretation and student restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group instructional support to early learners.
• Assist students with daily living activities as needed and in accordance with IEPs.

Skills

Communication

Sign language

IEP knowledge

Restraint training

Sensory interpretation training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Liberty Preschool is looking for a Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant that can provide 1:1 and small group services to their early learners.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with staff, students, and visitors
• Ability to communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Experience working with Special Needs Students preferred
• May require using sign language
• May require sensory interpretation training and student restraint training
• Support students in accordance with the IEP
• May require health related services, supports or adaptations including assisting students with activities and daily living. (for example:toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical labor without restrictions such as bending, lifting, stooping, and carrying objects.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Pay

• $17.00/hour
• 7 paid hours per day (7.5 hours with a 30 min lunch)
• 180 days a year

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).