Instructional Assistant - SPEA - High Needs

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District #1 Hillcrest Elementary in Gillette, WY is seeking an Instructional Assistant - SPEA - High Needs to support special education students in a classroom setting and provide personal care assistance as needed.

The role involves assisting the teacher, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe learning environment, with required testing prior to closing date and a 7.5 hour day over a 187-day school year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 48+ college credits/Associate's degree required or tested via Wonderlic.
• Wonderlic test score 265 or higher is required in testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education and identified students under teacher guidance.
• Attend meetings to receive and convey information.
• Record observations and incidents for documentation and communication.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48+ college credits or Associate's degree

Wonderlic testing 265+

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant - SPEA - High Needs

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 HILLCREST ELEMENTARY - Gillette, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

Job Description

**This position has required testing that must be completed prior to the closing date. See Required Testing below.**

**This position is7.5 hours a day/187-day school year.**

**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical.**

**This position is open until filled.**

Purpose Statement: The job of Special Programs Education Assistant is done for the purpose/s of under the direction of assigned personnel, assists, tutors, and trains special education and other identified students in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Essential Functions

• Assists special education students and other identified students, under the general direction of the teacher, (e.g. reading, explain words, reading to students, arts and crafts, classroom activities, individual assignments, etc.) for the purpose of providing an opportunity for them to participate in classroom activities.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP’s, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Instructs special education students and other identified students, one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors students (e.g. library, field trips, classroom activities, lunch room, bus, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, recording grades, copying, displays, collects paper, distributes supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records/materials.
• Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; subject matter taught in assigned classrooms; and stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience: No job related experience is required.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Minimum requirements of 48 or more college credits, an Associate's Degree or higher or pass the Wonderlic Tests with a score of 265 or better in each category. Contact Kristi at 687-4513 to schedule testing prior to position closing date if unable to meet college credits/degree requirements.

Continuing Educ. / Training: None Specified

Certificates & Licenses: None Specified

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Minimum Salary: $18.42/hour

Maximum Salary: $20.11/hour

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.41 to $23.39 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources , Human Resources
• EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
• Gillette, Wyoming 82716
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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