Special Education Assistant - NorthWood Middle School

ReNEW Schools; Wakarusa (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wa-Nee Community Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to support teachers in delivering rigorous instruction and to assist individual students or small groups. The role includes implementing behavior plans, supervising students, and preparing classroom materials while maintaining confidentiality of student records.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the instructional team and participation in required trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraprofessional certification or 60 college credit hours confirmed.
• Excellent oral and written communication expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as directed by teacher.
• Assist in implementing behavior modification plans.
• Support students in general education classrooms and during field trips.
• Prepare materials and learning centers as requested by the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and IEP progress.
• Attend in-service training as determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Plan organize priorities

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional Certification or 60 transcribed hours

Tools

General office software

Job description

Position Title:Special Education AssistantFLSA 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.