Special Education Instructional Assistant

GainRep; Georgia; Sur place; USD 20 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in a Special Education setting. Under supervision, you will help with activities, manage small groups, and assist with classroom operations to ensure a well-organized environment.

Responsibilities include reinforcing lessons, preparing materials, assisting with tests and records, supervising students during transitions and lunch, and supporting computer labs as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited college or university or a passing score of 456 or above on the Praxis ParaPro Assessment, supplemented by two years of consistent training and experience working with children in an education-oriented institution.
• May require specialized training in conflict resolution and behavior modification.

Responsabilités

• Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teacher by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, and monitoring student behavior.
• At the kindergarten / elementary school level, listens to individuals and small groups in reading exercises; participates in free play time; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
• At the high school level, may instruct students in the use of computer programs related to their respective subjects.
• May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students.
• May manage a computer lab, performing without direct supervision various duties including enrolling students, maintaining records, operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of computers, troubleshooting computer problems, supervising students and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.
• Creates bulletin board displays in the classroom or department.
• Assists in maintaining student records and files, including performing computer data entry.
• Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio-visual equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, school administrators, and other school/District personnel.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

Description du poste

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in a Special Education setting. Under supervision, you will help with activities, manage small groups, and assist with classroom operations to ensure a well-organized environment.

Responsibilities include reinforcing lessons, preparing materials, assisting with tests and records, supervising students during transitions and lunch, and supporting computer labs as needed.