Instructional Assistant - Intense Intervention

Southwest Allen County Schools; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 179,000 - 223,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sick/personal days

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools is seeking a paraprofessional for a 9-month assignment. The role supports students in both special and general education settings, under direction of teachers.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials to execute IEPs and assisting with community-based activities to develop life and vocational skills. Candidates should have at least two years of college coursework or an associate degree, with prior classroom assistant experience preferred.

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.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and may be required to drive a special education van with students.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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 instructional materials according to teacher direction to implement IEPs.
• Attends community based instructional activities to help students build life and vocational skills.
• Implements behavior intervention plans (BIP) when necessary.
• Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Office.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Dependability

Patience

Diversity awareness

Education

Two years of study (60+ hours)

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 benefits and sick/personal days.

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 benefits and sick/personal days.

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.