Special Education Instructional Assistant — Student Support & Growth

HSE Schools; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support students at Sand Creek Intermediate School in Indiana. You will assist teachers, supervise students in and outside the classroom, and help implement lesson plans with fidelity.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate of Arts degree or two years of college and has passed the ParaPro exam, demonstrating knowledge to assist in instruction of reading, writing and math.

Qualifications

• Associate of arts degree required.
• Two years of college (48 credit hours) required.
• Must pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment for knowledge of an ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math)

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Ability to proficiently aid teacher in the performance of duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well with staff and is a team player.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Follow lesson plans with fidelity.
• Supervise and support students during assigned duties both inside and outside of the classroom (i.e., cafeteria, playground, bus loading and unloading, field trips, restroom, off-site jobs, etc.).
• Adhere to student IEP and 504 plans with fidelity.
• Aid in preparing students for arrival and dismissal.
• Maintain effective communication with Teacher of Record.
• Assist with the data collection for student academic and/or behavior goals.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the building principal and/or Teacher of Record.
• Empower students to achieve their maximum level of academic/behavioral independence based upon Teacher of Record directive.
• During a crisis situation, demonstrate the ability to professionally and effectively engage with and/or de-escalate students in their care.
• Follow assigned daily schedule in a timely fashion.

Education

Associate of arts degree

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

Pass the ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania seeks an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support students at Sand Creek Intermediate School in Indiana. You will assist teachers, supervise students in and outside the classroom, and help implement lesson plans with fidelity.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate of Arts degree or two years of college and has passed the ParaPro exam, demonstrating knowledge to assist in instruction of reading, writing and math.