Instructional Assistant - Mild Intervention

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a classroom assistant for a 9-month Mild Disabilities program. The role is 5.5 hours per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch, and not eligible for benefits.

You will support instructional activities, prepare materials, and help implement behavior plans under the teacher's direction. Requirements include at least 60 college hours (or an associate degree preferred), strong communication, reliability, and a respectful approach to diverse

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or possession of an associate's 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements the program of the Mild Disabilities teacher.
• Acts as an extension of the teacher in the Mild Disabilities and general education classrooms through an integrated program.
• Assists with assignments and implements behavior plans.
• Prepare the necessary instructional materials according to the teacher's direction.
• Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Director.

Skills

Effective communication

Direction following

Initiative

Patience

Diversity awareness

Education

60+ credit hours

Job description

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 5.5 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is not eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 5.5 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is not eligible for benefits.

Purpose

Supports and implements the program of the Mild Disabilities teacher. Acts as an extension of the teacher in the Mild Disabilities and general education classrooms through an integrated program. Assists with assignments and implements behavior plans. Prepare the necessary instructional materials according to the teacher's direction. Other responsibilities as needed and determined by the Special Education Director.

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.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranges from $16.58 to $24.67 depending on experience and qualifications.