Instructional Assistant, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Fairfax County Public Schools

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 29,574 - 37,944

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional instructional assistant to support teachers in a special education classroom. You will perform a range of curricular, instructional, clerical, and behavioral support tasks, assisting with ABA-based activities and individual or small-group instruction.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, preparing materials, and assisting with assessments and progress notes.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED.
One year of experience working with children (volunteer or paid) or equivalent teacher education course with support.
Advanced degree(s) beyond minimum may be considered for some experience.
For Title I assignments: Associate degree; OR Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR demonstrated assessment knowledge of reading, writing, mathematics.

Responsibilities

Performs curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to assist teachers and staff using ABA principles.
Works with teacher to provide instructional activities for a special education population.
Performs remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning.
Monitors and assists with individual students needing close attention.
Assists with development of individualized programs and materials.
Reads to students and supports reading strategies with groups.
Supports with instructional labs and technology as needed.
May substitute for teachers as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

ABA understanding

Confidentiality

Instructional support

Reading support

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience with children

Advanced degree may be considered

Associate degree (Title I)

Two years college / 48 credit hours

Reading/writing/mathematics instruction knowledge

Tools

Assistive technology

Educational software

Job description

Summary

Performs a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in a special education classroom or learning environment; assists with the daily management of the students and classroom.

Qualifications

Required

Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
One (1) year of experience working with children as a volunteer or paid employee, or equivalent participation in any teacher education introductory course with documented support.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
For assignments to Title I schools:

Associate degree; OR
Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR
Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.

Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices applicable to assignment.
Knowledge of subject matter reinforcement practices of the classes to which assigned.
Ability to implement teachers' instructional plans in assigned field.
Ability to learn and practice the instructional goals and policies of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Ability to work effectively with students and staff.
Ability to assist with the implementation of an instructional program and related technology, and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

For assignments to Non-Title I schools:

Associate degree; OR
Two years of college (48 credit hours); OR
Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist with, reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

Performs curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to assist teachers and other professional staff in a classroom or other instructional setting using ABA principles and methodology.
Works with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for a special education population.
Performs remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or professional staff.
Works with students requiring individual or close attention.
Observes and assists individual students experiencing difficulties.
Assists the teacher with the development of individualized programs.
Prepares a variety of instructional materials and reports, as requested.
Works with individuals or small groups of students.
Reads to students, listens to their recitations, and collaborates on reading strategies.
Facilitates activities with groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, independent study, or other work.
Assists with teaching classes of basic skills and may monitor a computer, writing, or other technology laboratories under general supervision.
May assist with instructing students with special needs under the supervision of the teacher, including monitoring students on independent work.
Supervises and monitors students in off‑site vocational training and community travel settings, as assigned.
Helps maintain order and assists with managing the behavior of students, including behavior intervention plans, de‑escalation strategies, and crisis management.
Proctors tests and examinations, corrects and scores objective tests.
Maintains inventory and distributes instructional materials and supplies.
Assists with maintenance of files containing student work and evaluation and assessment data; observes, gathers, and records assessment data on students; reviews observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
Continues instructional activities during the teacher's absence from the classroom.
Assists with routine care, including personal hygiene, feeding and other tasks, as required or requested.
On occasion, serves as a substitute teacher.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This job operates in a school environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, projectors, smartboards, filing cabinets, and assistive technology. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, and/or kneel. This job requires lifting up to 35 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 70 lbs. and/or use of a Hoyer lift.

Compensation & Work Details