Instructional Assistant, SpEd Resource

WELLBORN MS; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WELLBORN MS in College Station, TX seeks an Instructional Assistant for SpEd Resource to support teachers in providing physical and instructional assistance to students with disabilities. You will help implement classroom programs, manage behavior, and assist with crisis interventions under supervision.

The role requires effective communication, adherence to instructions, and participation in district crisis intervention training.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma.
• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and ability to follow instructions expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom.
• Support in implementing behavior plans and IEP goals.
• Assist with student supervision during school hours and transitions.
• Provide personal care support as needed and assist with instructional materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development as assigned.
• Prepare instructional displays and classroom materials as directed.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Communication

Crisis intervention training

Behavior management training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Instructional Assistant, SpEd Resource

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Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant, SpEd Resource

Reports to: SpEd Coordinator

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional PG 2

Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus

Wage Status: Non-Exempt

Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including behavior management, crisis intervention, and instructional programs. Works under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Required participation in district provided crisis intervention training
• Required participation in district provided behavior management training

Experience:

• Some experience working with children
• Some experience in implementing instructional strategies and behavior intervention plans

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, secure, learning environment.
• Assist teacher in implementation of behavior intervention plan and IEP goals.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. Assist ambulatory students; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; frequent, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. May occasionally be exposed to biohazardous waste, bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $12.75 to $15.92 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeremy Stewart , Principal
• WELLBORN MS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]