Part-Time Special Education Instructional Support

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District invites applications for an Instructional Assistant for Special Education (Part Time). This role supports licensed staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment and assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs).

Requirements include 60 hours from an accredited institution, a high school diploma with 60 credits, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 hours from an accredited school or university.
• Must be able to assist with toileting, feeding, and personal care.
• Must be able to assist with movement of students (ambulatory needs).
• Must be able to assist in data collection.
• Must be able to facilitate word processing and online learning platforms.
• Handle with Care training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in developing classroom curriculum based on individual students' needs.
• Provide support in imparting specialized education based on lesson plans.
• Perform specialized tasks to achieve instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Assist special education teacher with behavior modification procedures.
• Help students with their mobility needs and ensure provision of a safe classroom environment.
• Provide instruction based on lesson plans and assist individual students in comprehending concepts.
• Monitor students during activities and downtime and intervene in case of adverse activities.
• Assist students at lunchtime by providing help with opening lunch boxes and drinking water.
• Adapt to classroom activities and assignments to reinforce classroom objectives.
• Apply and remove physical therapy equipment to students as needed.
• Communicate with students to determine their needs and ensure that they are fulfilled properly.
• Assist lead teacher in developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet individual needs.
• Observe students for changes in behavior or physical health and report observations to lead teacher.
• Create and submit student observation reports.
• Supervise and assist students during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs.
• Ensure activities conform to building and district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Operate classroom equipment; support the value of education and district vision.
• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one on one or in small groups.
• Enforce school and class rules to help teach proper behavior.
• Support confidential handling of student information.
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

Skills

Communication

Child development

Education

High school diploma

60 credits

Associates degree preferred

60 hours coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Genesis Employee Portal

Student Information System

Job description

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District invites applications for an Instructional Assistant for Special Education (Part Time). This role supports licensed staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment and assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs).

Requirements include 60 hours from an accredited institution, a high school diploma with 60 credits, and strong communication and organizational skills.