Impactful Instructional Assistant: Support Students & Behavior

McKinley; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company 3%

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Opportunities

Job summary

McKinley is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers in addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. Responsibilities include direct instructional support, data collection, and curb-to-curb transportation assistance.

The role involves collaboration with staff, adherence to intervention plans, and occasional substitute teaching duties. Strong communication, organization, and physical requirements are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with students with learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities; autism spectrum; speech and communication disorders preferred.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, and other office software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• General administrative and clerical abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, patience, empathy, and courtesy.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening.
• Ability to commute to various school sites based on program needs; complete Pro-ACT certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist or restrain students as necessary.
• May require prolonged computer work; extended hours as needed.
• DOJ, FBI, CACI checks; insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in a variety of academic areas.
• Follow through on intervention plans with consistency and professionalism.
• Fill in as a substitute teacher (if qualified).
• Work in several classrooms and with varying ages and grade levels.
• Assist in classroom management, crisis response, and physical restraint as trained.
• Provide tutoring to students in small groups or one-on-one.
• Follow through on behavior and academic intervention plans.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher and other staff.
• Provide transportation for community-based students to and from school if needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Represent the agency professionally with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal коммуника

Highly organized

Strong interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Self-starter / independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKinley is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers in addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. Responsibilities include direct instructional support, data collection, and curb-to-curb transportation assistance.

The role involves collaboration with staff, adherence to intervention plans, and occasional substitute teaching duties. Strong communication, organization, and physical requirements are expected.