Special Education Instructional Assistant

Wayne County Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools invites applications for an EC Instructional Assistant at Spring Creek Middle. The role supports students with exceptional children needs and assists the teacher to ensure quality instruction in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include working with individuals or small groups, supporting classroom strategies, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting with supervision during meals, transitions, and activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 hours of college coursework or completion of Pathways to Teacher Assistant I (48 hours) and Teacher Assistant Training II (48 hours) for 96 contact hours.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to work with individual students or small groups.
• Knowledge of effective methods for dealing with children.

Responsibilities

• Follow school rules, policies, and procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist in devising strategies based on student needs.
• Monitor student behavior and assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation.
• Maintain records of student progress and attendance; assist with clerical duties.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Classroom management

Instructional support

Education

Associate's Degree

48 hours transferable coursework

Pathways to Teacher Assistant I + Teacher Assistant Training II

Tools

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Wayne County Public Schools invites applications for an EC Instructional Assistant at Spring Creek Middle. The role supports students with exceptional children needs and assists the teacher to ensure quality instruction in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include working with individuals or small groups, supporting classroom strategies, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting with supervision during meals, transitions, and activities.