Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Cross Categorical Resource, Additional Support

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wake County Public School System is seeking an instructional assistant to support special education programs and coordinate IEP-related activities, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with FERPA. You will work as part of a team to assist students with diverse needs and maintain a safe learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate degree or CDA credential and ESSA-aligned coursework or relevant experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required and Associate degree or CDA credential or pursuing; progress as six semester hours per year or two years of experience in early childhood.
• ESSA employment requirements met with coursework in early childhood or related work experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support and assist in coordinating instructional programs for special education students and IEPs.
• Monitor programs and ensure confidentiality and compliance with FERPA and related laws.
• Maintain a learning-conducive environment and collaborate with staff, parents, and community.

Conocimientos

Instructional delivery

Team collaboration

Confidentiality (FERPA)

Student motivation

Student safety supervision

Communication (oral & written)

Relationship building

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or CDA credential

ESSA requirements (Six semester hours or two years in early childhood)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides support and assists in coordinating instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP). Monitors programs with students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the special education program throughout the district. Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods;
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines;
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations;

• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others;

• Ability to motivate students;
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well‑being of students;
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED and shall hold, or be working toward, an Associate's degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Instructional assistants working toward the minimum of an Associate Degree or CDA shall make progress by completing a minimum of six documented semester hours per year; OR
• Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L. 114-95, and have one of the following:
  • Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, OR
  • Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs (an individual with one or more difficulties such as, a physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment that causes an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations).

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold and maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (specific program to be determined by WCPSS Special Education Services) and maintain that certification through the proper renewal process, adhering to all timelines; CPI training will be provided through Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), if needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid and CPR certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE....