Resource Instructional Assistant

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Geist Elementary School seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support teachers and students under supervision. The role emphasizes assisting with instruction, classroom prep, and safety during daily activities.

The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively, work well in a team, and follow established lesson plans while adhering to IEP and 504 plans. Training in crisis prevention is preferred, with strong professionalism expected in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree, two years of college, or ParaPro exam.
• Paraprofessionals assist instruction under supervision.
• Experience with students with special education is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom and instructional activities.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision and follow lesson plans.
• Supervise students during cafeteria, playground, field trips, and other duties.
• Assist with data collection for student goals and progress.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adapt to crises as needed.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Classroom support

Data collection

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro exam

Tools

CPI training

Job description

Administrator: Lynn Laffey
Assistant Principal at Geist Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind” was signed into law by President Bush in January 2002. It requires that beginning January 8, 2002, paraprofessionals be required to have one of the following:

• An associate of arts degree
• Two years of college (48 credit hours)
• Pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment test for knowledge of an ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math)

Reports to:

Principal and under supervision of the classroom teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Ability to proficiently aid teacher in the performance of duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well with staff and is a team player.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Follow lesson plans with fidelity.
• Supervise and support students during assigned duties both inside and outside of the classroom (i.e., cafeteria, playground, bus loading and unloading, field trips, restroom, off-site jobs, etc.
• Adhere to student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
• Aid in preparing students for arrival and dismissal.
• Maintain effective communication with Teacher of Record.
• Assist with the data collection for student academic and/or behavior goals.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the building principal and/or Teacher of Record.
• Empower students to achieve their maximum level of academic/behavioral independence based upon Teacher of Record directive.
• During a crisis situation, demonstrate the ability to professionally and effectively engage with and/or de-escalate students in their care.
• Follow assigned daily schedule in a timely fashion.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates, peers, and students.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
• Demonstrate punctuality/promptness (e.g., arrive on time, do not leave early, perform duties in a timely manner, etc.)
• Dress in a professional manner in accordance with position.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE:

• Assist students with self-care skills (toileting, food prep, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.)
• Lift and transfer students.
• Use Crisis Prevention & Intervention training in accordance with CPI/Mandt Training procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by principal or designee.