Special Ed LRE Instructional Assistant — Student Support

Muskegonisd; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitport Community Schools in Michigan is seeking an Instructional Assistant, LRE to support students with disabilities in the Eastern Service Unit. This role works under the Special Education department to implement instructional plans and assist with daily living skills.

Responsibilities include supervising students on bus, in hallways and during community outings, assisting with materials and record keeping, and applying Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or successful completion of the WorkKeys.
• Experience with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, toileting, communication, mobility.
• Able to lift and/or assist with physical transfer of students.
• Carry out instructional plans of the teacher with individual children or small groups.
• Supervise students getting on/off the bus, in hallways, on community outings, and in activities in and outside the building.
• Assist teacher with record-keeping responsibilities.
• Assist teacher with preparation of materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or WorkKeys

Job description

Fruitport Community Schools in Michigan is seeking an Instructional Assistant, LRE to support students with disabilities in the Eastern Service Unit. This role works under the Special Education department to implement instructional plans and assist with daily living skills.

Responsibilities include supervising students on bus, in hallways and during community outings, assisting with materials and record keeping, and applying Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.