High School Special Ed Instructional Assistant – Student Support

Waterloo-Community-School-District; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District EAST HIGH in Waterloo, Iowa seeks a Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant to support teachers in delivering educational programs and managing classroom activities for high school students.

Under the building administrator and Director of Special Education, you will assist with instruction, monitor student progress, and perform clerical duties while upholding district policies and PBIS initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test
• Computer/technology training as required for the position
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Actively participates in professional development.
• Provide additional support to students based on individual need.
• Actively participates in IEP meetings, behavior intervention meetings when applicable.
• Works with others to improve professional practice and student learning.
• Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities.
• Monitors, observes and reports progress of student(s) in regards to behavior, academics or health related issues as determined by teacher, instructional strategist or administrator.
• Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504, IHP), as needed.
• Supports Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) initiatives.
• Communicates models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior in line with classroom and building goals and rules.
• Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
• Provides appropriate supervision of students in classrooms, halls, lunchroom, playground and all other areas as directed.
• Directs student group activities as assigned.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors in order to maximize instructional time.
• Implements classroom management system.
• Bus monitor as needed for student support.
• Transports students as needed (primarily TAP Para).
• Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavior management

Child guidance

Core subjects

Safety practices

Instructional methods

Observation

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Attendance

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma

NCLB compliance

60 credit hours

Paraeducator license

Tools

Google Suites

SIS familiarity

Job description

Waterloo Community School District EAST HIGH in Waterloo, Iowa seeks a Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant to support teachers in delivering educational programs and managing classroom activities for high school students.

Under the building administrator and Director of Special Education, you will assist with instruction, monitor student progress, and perform clerical duties while upholding district policies and PBIS initiatives.