Special Education Instructional Assistant - IEP Support

Wake County Public School System; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant for Special Education to support students with IEPs across elementary to high school, assisting teachers and implementing individualized plans.

You will monitor safety, help with behavioral plans, and support assistive technologies. CPI certification and FERPA confidentiality are required; duties include collaboration with staff, families and the community. Work is on-site, with occasional evenings; nonexempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance to teachers in coordinating instructional programs for special education students, including familiarity with student’s IEP; ensures an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students.
• Assists teachers with strategies related to the implementation of students’ behavioral intervention plans.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support student achievement and the school program.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• Provides in-class support while promoting progress towards independence and self-determination for all students.
• Assists teachers with implementation of low- and high-tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom to meet both class-wide and individual student needs.
• Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment;
• Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes; assists students by providing for special health care needs...
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Instructional delivery

Classroom routines

FERPA confidentiality

Team collaboration

Motivate students

Student supervision

Communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six semester hours (early childhood)

Two years of early childhood work experience

Tools

CPI certification

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks an Instructional Assistant for Special Education to support students with IEPs across elementary to high school, assisting teachers and implementing individualized plans.

You will monitor safety, help with behavioral plans, and support assistive technologies. CPI certification and FERPA confidentiality are required; duties include collaboration with staff, families and the community. Work is on-site, with occasional evenings; nonexempt.