Dynamic Special Education Instructional Assistant

Stanton Elementary; Stanton (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell County School District Stanton Elementary in Stanton, KY seeks an Instructional Assistant—Special Education to support certified teachers, implement Specialized Instruction, and assist with IEP-based adaptations across classrooms and community settings.

Responsibilities include data collection, health-related tasks under supervision, mobility assistance, and enforcing confidentiality. A high school diploma or GED is required; citizenship/residency is standard for US postings.

Qualifications

• Basic recording keeping.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact and courtesy.
• Confidentiality and crisis management techniques.
• Medical training as specified by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Under the guidance of the certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities, delivery of specially designed instruction and assist in the implementation of adaptations/modifications to the general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP.
• Assist the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data.
• Perform administration of medication and other health services such as tube feeding and catheterization, as instructed by a health professional.
• Under the supervision of the certified teacher, assist students with self-care, including diapering, toileting, bathing, dressing and etc.
• Assist students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the community.
• Assist with students who have challenges with mobility. This would include lifting, positioning and moving the child from place to place for the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and to and from a wheelchair, changing table, bed, on and off a bus etc.
• Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, etc.) in following up with therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.
• Assist in management of the students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting student who area at risk of harming themselves or others through implementation of Safe Crisis Management.
• Adhere to professional ethics and standards, which include maintain the strictest confidentiality concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal information.
• Function as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the building.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Powell County School District Stanton Elementary in Stanton, KY seeks an Instructional Assistant—Special Education to support certified teachers, implement Specialized Instruction, and assist with IEP-based adaptations across classrooms and community settings.

Responsibilities include data collection, health-related tasks under supervision, mobility assistance, and enforcing confidentiality. A high school diploma or GED is required; citizenship/residency is standard for US postings.