Instructional Assistant - Intense Intervention

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools is seeking a classroom assistant to support students in both special education and general education settings. You will prepare instructional materials under teacher direction and participate in community-based activities to develop life and vocational skills.

The role involves assisting with personal needs as needed and implementing behavior intervention plans. A lift test may be required, and driving a special education van could be part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow teacher guidance.
• Show initiative, dependability, and a genuine interest in education.

Responsibilities

• Support both direct and indirect learning activities.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed to implement IEPs.
• Attend community-based instructional activities to build life/vocational skills.
• Implement behavior plans (BIP) when needed.
• Assist with personal needs and transitions as required, including wheelchair/van support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Office.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Initiative

Dependability

Patience

Interest in education

Education

Two years of college (60+ hrs)

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 6.5 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is eligible for health coverage.

Purpose

Provides both direct and indirect support to promote student learning in the special education and general education settings as directed by the special needs teacher(s). Prepares the necessary instructional materials according to the teacher's direction to implement individual education programs (IEP). Attends community based instructional activities to assist students in building life skills/vocational skills. Implements behavior intervention plans (BIP) when necessary. May assist with and care for personal needs of students, including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding and changing. Additionally, may provide assistance with physical transitions into wheelchairs, physical therapist equipment and/or on and off the bus. Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Office.

Qualifications

Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or possession of an associate's (or higher) degree is preferred. Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable. Candidates must have a sincere interest in working with students in the learning process. Effective communication skills. Ability to take direction. Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments. Patience and genuine interest in education of students. Awareness and respect for student diversity. Clerical skills, flexibility and confidentiality required. Training for this position may be implemented upon hiring. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds. A lift test will be required. May be required to drive a special education van with students as passengers (2-6 students) with additional adult supervision.