Instructional Assistant - Job Coach

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools seeks a dedicated assistant to support the Special Education Program for a 9-month period. The role includes working in classrooms and the community, transporting students to job sites, and documenting progress. Hours are 7 per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Hiring is based on experience and education; a two-year college or associate degree is preferred, with emphasis on communication, dependability, and respect for student diversity.

Qualifications

• Two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or associate's degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments.
• Patience and genuine interest in education of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Program in understanding students' skills and needs for a job/task.
• Assist students by teaching necessary skills to perform the job(s).
• Transport students to and from various job sites.
• Observe, document and report progress and concerns.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Dependability

Patience

Clerical skills

Education

Two years of college (60+ hours) or associate degree

Job description

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 7 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is eligible for medical coverage only. Pay is based on experience and education, ranging from $16.58 - $24.67.

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 7 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is eligible for medical coverage only. Pay is based on experience and education, ranging from $16.58 - $24.67.

Purpose

Assist the Special Education Program in helping and understanding students' skills and areas of need for a particular job, both in the classroom and in the community. Work with the employer to fully understand the technical skills, sequence of tasks and social skills required of a particular job or task. Assist students by teaching the necessary skills to successfully perform the job(s). Be available to employers and students in order to facilitate strong, effective communication. Transport students to and from various job sites. Observe, document and report progress, concerns, etc. Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Director, Teachers and Principals.

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 will be implemented upon hiring.