Special Education IA (K-12) — Empower Student Success

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is seeking Instructional Assistants to support teachers and therapists in providing instruction and addressing diverse needs of students with disabilities in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will assist with classroom management, activities of daily living, transportation, data collection, and family involvement while adhering to IEPs; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential; a High School diploma and reliable transportation required;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Must have passion for working with children with disabilities (may involve toileting).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass school background requirements such as child abuse clearances, FBI Fingerprints, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise student(s) to various locations across all educational settings.
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials.
• Assist the student(s) with use of equipment to include communication devices (if applicable).
• Assist student(s) with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living to include feeding, grooming, bathing, diapering, and toileting (if applicable).
• Accompany student(s) on the bus or other vehicle.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior as needed.
• Cue student(s) to remain on task and complete activities assigned by the teacher/therapist.
• Follow Individual Education Plans and assist with data collection on student performance.
• Support parental involvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Background clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is seeking Instructional Assistants to support teachers and therapists in providing instruction and addressing diverse needs of students with disabilities in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will assist with classroom management, activities of daily living, transportation, data collection, and family involvement while adhering to IEPs; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential; a High School diploma and reliable transportation required;