Special Education Assistant - NorthWood Middle School

Nimble; Nappanee, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wa-Nee Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction aligned with students' IEPs. The role focuses on aiding instructional delivery and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The position involves one-to-one or small group support, behavior management assistance, and helping students participate in general education activities and community outings under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Paraprofessional Certification or 60 college hours required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as directed by teacher.
• Assist in implementing behavior modification plans.
• Direct children in personal management skills.
• Assist students when integrated into general education classrooms.
• Assist students during community outings and classroom field trips.
• Supervise students and maintain classroom routine when the teacher is out of the room.
• Assist with alternative forms of communication.
• Prepare materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in preparing learning center materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of each student's IEP and progress.
• Attend in-service training as determined by the Wa-Nee Community Schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Discretion with confidential matters

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional Certification or 60 college hours

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervises: Students

Instructional Coach, Classroom Teacher

Evaluated by: Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment: 180 days

Evaluation Period:

Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.

Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position:

To assist teacher in the delivery of effective, high quality instruction that includes rigor and relevance in their content areas in an effort to produce measurable results of student achievement.

Minimum Requirements:

The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.

• High School Diploma
• Paraprofessional Certification or 60 transcribed hours at a post-secondary institution
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Essential Functions of the Position:

The following functions have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as determined and directed by teacher.

Assist in the implementation of behavior modification plans.

Direct children in personal management skills.

Assist special education students when integrated into general education classrooms.

Assist students when involved in community outings and/or classroom field trips.

Supervise students and maintain the routine of the classroom while the teacher is out of the room.

Assist with the utilization of alternate forms of communication.

Prepare materials as requested by the classroom teacher.

Assist in preparing learning center materials.

Monitor confidentiality with regard to each student, his or her individual education program, and his or her progress.

Attend in-service training as determined by the Wa-Nee Community Schools.

Secondary Functions of the Position:

The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Instructional Coach, Building Principal, Special Education Coordinator, Curriculum Director, or Superintendent.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education
• Applicable software and applications

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equipment Used:

• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine).

Place Where Work is Performed:

• Assigned Wa-Nee Community School building

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.

Must be able to hear and speak clearly.

Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department.