Special Education Instructional Assistant

Maconaquah-School-Corporation; Bunker Hill (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maconaquah-School-Corporation is seeking an instructional assistant to support a special needs student. Under the supervision of the special education teacher, you will implement individualized behavior support and assist with academic tasks to promote student success.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, and a positive attitude, with a sincere desire to work one-on-one with the student in a fast-paced environment alongside general and special

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs, particularly those with behavioral challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Desire to work one-on-one with a student.

Responsibilities

• Instructional assistant to work with a special needs student.
• Implement individualized behavior support under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist with academic tasks and activities as needed.
• Provide physical and emotional support to the student.
• Maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

Two years of college

Paraprofessional Praxis

Job description

Instructional assistant to work with special needs student.

Implement individualized behavior support under the direction of the special education teacher.

Assist with academic tasks and activities as needed.

Provide physical and emotional support to the student.

Maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Adhere to all school policies and procedures.

Experience working with students with special needs, particularly those with behavioral challenges, preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

Demonstrates a sincere desire to work one-on-one with a student.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with both general education and special education teachers.

Two years of college or passed the Paraprofessional Praxis