Special Education Instructional Assistant - IEP Support

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is hiring an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to support teachers and students with IEP goals across elementary, middle, or high school settings. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff to promote student engagement and achievement.

The position requires CPI certification and experience in assisting students with diverse needs. Candidates must meet ESSA requirements and be prepared to work a schedule that may include

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps to support instructional activities.
• Understand FERPA and confidentiality requirements in handling student information.

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, which could include:
• Personal hygiene, restroom functions, diapering, etc.;
• Mobility assistance including lifting, positioning or transferring student;
• Activities related to seizure control;
• Feeding needs;
• Adaptive equipment needs such as wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, hearing aids, braille, assistive listening devices (ADL), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices;
• Behavioral assistance and CPI skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Point

Google Apps

Instructional delivery methods

Classroom activities and routines

FERPA confidentiality

Teamwork

Student motivation

Student safety supervision

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six documented semester hours in early childhood education

Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting

Job description

Wake County Public School System is hiring an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to support teachers and students with IEP goals across elementary, middle, or high school settings. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff to promote student engagement and achievement.

The position requires CPI certification and experience in assisting students with diverse needs. Candidates must meet ESSA requirements and be prepared to work a schedule that may include