Impactful Special Education Instructional Assistant

aspireeducationalservices; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Aspire Educational Services is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Special Education) to support teachers and therapists in providing instruction for students with diverse abilities in Cincinnati, OH. The role includes academic and behavioral support, data collection, and aiding in daily activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (Associate/Bachelor’s preferred) and strong communication, interpersonal, and reliability traits, along with the ability to pass required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Passion for working with children with disabilities (may involve toileting).
• Reliable transportation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass school background requirements such as child abuse clearances, FBI fingerprints, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations.
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials.
• Assist students with the use of equipment, including communication devices if applicable.
• Assist students with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assist with activities of daily living (feeding, grooming, bathing, diapering, and toileting) if applicable.
• Accompany students on the bus or other vehicle.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior as needed.
• Cue students to remain on task and complete activities assigned by the teacher or therapist.
• Follow Individual Education Plans and assist with data collection on student performance.
• Support parental involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Disability education passion

Reliable transportation

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field

Job description

Aspire Educational Services is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Special Education) to support teachers and therapists in providing instruction for students with diverse abilities in Cincinnati, OH. The role includes academic and behavioral support, data collection, and aiding in daily activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (Associate/Bachelor’s preferred) and strong communication, interpersonal, and reliability traits, along with the ability to pass required