Instructional Assistant - Pre-K

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools seeks a classroom assistant to support students in both special and general education settings. You will prepare instructional materials, help implement IEPs, and participate in community activities to build life and vocational skills.

The 9-month, AM-only role requires 3 hours per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch and PTO eligibility. Lifting and possible van driving may be required, with duties assigned by the Special Education Office.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of study (60+ hours) at an institution of higher education or associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Lift test will be required.
• May drive a special education van with students (2-6) with additional supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect support to promote student learning.
• Prepare instructional materials according to the teacher's direction to implement IEPs.
• Attend community-based instructional activities to help students build life/vocational skills.
• Assist with personal needs of students as directed (e.g., bathroom assistance).
• Assist with transitions into wheelchairs, physical therapy equipment and bus as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Direction following

Initiative

Dependability

Patience

Diversity awareness

Education

Two years of college

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 3 hours/day, AM only, (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is eligible for PTO.

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.