Special Education Instructional Assistant

aspireeducationalservices; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Aspire Educational Services, Inc. is hiring Instructional Assistants to support students with diverse abilities in various educational settings. You will assist teachers and therapists with instruction and behavior support, and help students access learning with adaptive tools and routines.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, teamwork with school staff, and adherence to IEPs. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background

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

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Aspire Educational Services, Inc. is hiring Instructional Assistants to support students with diverse abilities in various educational settings. You will assist teachers and therapists with instruction and behavior support, and help students access learning with adaptive tools and routines.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, teamwork with school staff, and adherence to IEPs. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background