Part-Time Special Education Support Specialist

West-Windsor-Plainsboro-Regional-School-District; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is seeking a Part-Time Instructional Assistant for Special Education to support licensed staff in delivering personalized education plans. The role emphasizes aiding with daily activities, data collection, and implementing instructional strategies within the classroom.

The position requires a high school diploma with 60 credits and offers opportunities to work closely with the Special Education team to help students achieve IEP goals.

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 serve the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Apply and remove physical therapy equipment to students such as body brace and leg braces.
• 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 the individual needs of students.
• Observe students for changes in behavior or physical health and report observations to lead teacher.
• Create and submit student observation reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Genesis Employee Portal

Student Information System

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits from accredited college/university

Associates degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is seeking a Part-Time Instructional Assistant for Special Education to support licensed staff in delivering personalized education plans. The role emphasizes aiding with daily activities, data collection, and implementing instructional strategies within the classroom.

The position requires a high school diploma with 60 credits and offers opportunities to work closely with the Special Education team to help students achieve IEP goals.