Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Collegium Charter School; West Whiteland Township (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegium Charter School is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers with small group and individual instruction across K-12 settings. The role involves providing calm, respectful guidance, supervising students, and collecting data as directed by the classroom teacher.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education with PA Certification preferred, plus experience as a classroom or special education assistant and basic computer skills. Clearances must be current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education and PA Certification preferred.
• Experience as classroom assistant or special education assistant.
• Ability to solve practical problems and take initiative.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Required clearances include Act 34, Act 151, FBI fingerprint clearance dated within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with small group or individual instruction.
• Provides instruction in a clear, calm and respectful manner.
• Assists teacher with essential classroom tasks and supervision.
• Helds responsibility to supervise students across the campus.
• Collects data on an ongoing basis as directed by the teacher.
• Enforces school codes and promotes good citizenship.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• May assist in training other instructional assistants.

Skills

Classroom support

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PA Certification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Instructional Assistant (IA)
Location: Opportunities may be available in all buildings K-12.
Benefit Eligible: Yes, positions working minimum 37.5 hours per week

Job Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with small group or individual instruction
• Provides instruction as directed in a clear, calm and respectful manner
• Assists teacher with essential classroom and classroom-related tasks
• Helps supervise and accompany students throughout the school campus
• Provides direct assistance to students during inclusion in the regular education classroom as assigned
• Collect data on an ongoing basis throughout the school day, as directed by the teacher
• Reinforces same behavioral expectations as the teacher, and implements behavior modification protocols as trained by the teacher, internal coach, and PATTAN consultants
• Performs recess and dismissal duty as assigned
• Provides assistance during specials classes as assigned
• Provides class coverage as assigned
• Reinforces same behavioral expectations as teacher. Provides instruction in a clear, calm and respectful manner
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the teacher or school administration
• May assist in the training of other instructional assistants
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Demonstrates a genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and charter requirements, regulations, and laws
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education and PA Certification preferred
• Experience and demonstrated competency as a classroom assistant, special education assistant, or equivalent experience
• Ability to solve practical problems, take initiative, and deal with a variety of variables
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site