Special Education IA: Supportive Learning & Life Skills

Westfield Washington School District; Blue Springs (MO); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westfield Washington School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support Special Education at Shamrock Springs Elementary School. The role assists teachers with individual students or small groups to help meet skill objectives.

The position runs 176 days at 35 hours per week, requires a high school diploma, and emphasizes confidentiality, clear communication, and the ability to work with diverse learners. Collaboration with staff and substitutes is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform work with independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
• Ability to relate well to students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform work without continuous supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Aufgaben

• Assist teachers with individual students or small groups.
• Help devise strategies and accommodations based on students' needs.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work.
• Assist with group activities like reading aloud and storytelling.
• Serve as a resource for substitutes in the teacher's absence.
• Support monitoring and documenting student progress and behaviors.
• Help with students’ basic needs and life skills activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Professionalism

Instruction following

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Westfield Washington School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support Special Education at Shamrock Springs Elementary School. The role assists teachers with individual students or small groups to help meet skill objectives.

The position runs 176 days at 35 hours per week, requires a high school diploma, and emphasizes confidentiality, clear communication, and the ability to work with diverse learners. Collaboration with staff and substitutes is essential.