Special Education Instructional Assistant — Student Support

Northern Granville Middle School; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Exceptional Children. This full-time role involves assisting teachers and monitoring special needs students in various activities. Candidates must have at least a High School degree or equivalent with knowledge of special education practices. The position requires skills in communication, confidentiality, and the ability to follow instructions. This role offers a starting salary of $16.55 to $23.58 per hour, with additional requirements for a commercial driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School degree and a minimum of 48 semester hours of college-level coursework or an Associate degree.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a commercial driver's license with P and S endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Assist special needs students in the classroom and during other activities.
• Work with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet students' needs.

Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions

Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children

General knowledge of adapting instruction for students with special needs

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Physical ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

Education

High School degree or minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework

Associate degree

Job description

A local school district is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Exceptional Children. This full-time role involves assisting teachers and monitoring special needs students in various activities. Candidates must have at least a High School degree or equivalent with knowledge of special education practices. The position requires skills in communication, confidentiality, and the ability to follow instructions. This role offers a starting salary of $16.55 to $23.58 per hour, with additional requirements for a commercial driver's license.