Special Education CDC Instructional Assistant

Washington County Schools (TN); Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Schools (TN) seeks a SPED Instructional Assistant II to support students in the Special Education department. The role requires either two years of college credit (48 hours), an Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the Para-Pro exam.

Candidates must obtain First Aid/CPR and De-escalation and Restraint certifications if not already held. It is a full-time, non-exempt position in the Student Supports - Special Education area, with a focus on helping teachers implement

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit (48 semester credit hours) from an accredited university, an Associate's Degree, or passing the Para-Pro exam.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and De-escalation and Restraint certification.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required; and passing score on Para-Pro may substitute for college credit.
• Pre-employment Physical Exam required.

Education

Two years college credit (48 sem hours)

Associate's Degree

Para-Pro exam

Job description

Role: SPED Instructional Assistant II (SPED IA II)

Education: Targeted job-related education that meets the organization's requirements

Department/Group: Student Supports - Special Education

Certificates & Licenses

Must have two years of college credit (48 semester credit hours from an accredited university, excluding remedial courses); an Associate's Degree from an accredited university; or a passing score on the Para-Pro exam. Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and De-escalation and Restraint certification.

Required Testing: Pre-employment Physical Exam

Level/Salary Range: Support Salary Schedule (Inst. Asst. SPED IA II with or w/o cert.)

Continuing Education/Training: None Specified

HR Contact: HR Director or HR Generalist

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Classified

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Passing score on the Para-Pro exam in lieu of college credit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Purpose

The job of Special Education Instructional Assistant was established