Special Education Instructional Assistant - Gold Academy Elementary

ReNEW Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pennsylvania is looking for an Instructional Assistant to provide support services in the classroom. The ideal candidate will maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues while providing instructional, clerical, and behavior management support. Qualifications include a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Competitive pay at $14.00 per hour for 180 days a year.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students with daily living activities.
• Receptive to professional growth and training.
• Effective in working with small groups or individual students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to classroom teachers.
• Supervise and manage student behavior.
• Build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Positive communication

Problem resolution

Team cooperation

Confidentiality

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Job description

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is someone who is able to build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Additionally, the services performed by the IA include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the IAis to provide support services to the classroom teacher.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• May require Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI).
• May require health related services, supports or adaptations including assisting students with activities and daily living.
• Cooperative with your team.
• Utilizes the appropriate channels for resolution of problems.
• Receptive to professional growth.
• Enhances self-esteem of students.
• Ability to positively communicate with staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to positively communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions.
• Remain confidential around others who are not directly working with a student (i.e. student needs, data, etc.).
• Effective in working with a small group of students and individual students.
• Understands the importance of this role.

Pay and Benefits:

• $14.00/hour
• 7.5 hours per day
• 180 days a year

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).