Special Education Instructional Assistant - Support & Impact

Metz Middle School; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Middle School in Manassas, VA is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The role requires CPR/Safety Care trainings and entails assisting with accommodations, behavior support, and daily living tasks within a 9.5-month calendar.

The starting date is immediate, with pay grade 6 and a 9.5-month employment period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credit hours; or an Associate's Degree or higher; or have successfully passed the Para Pathways Assessment.
• Experience in an educational setting and/or prior teaching/instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision of the student(s) both inside the classroom and outside of the classroom.
• Provides care and supervision of the student(s) at all times.
• Escorts the student(s) when required.
• Locates and prepares materials for daily class work.
• Supports the teacher with classroom clerical tasks.
• Provides instruction to the student(s) under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher.
• Observes and manages student(s) behavior, collaborates with the teacher on behavior plans and their implementation.
• Guides student(s) integrated into general education classes and assists general education teachers.
• Performs bus duty by assisting student(s) on and off the bus.
• Carries out personal care duties for the student(s) as necessary.
• Maintains trainings and certifications such as CPR, Safety Care, and any specific training related to the specific needs of the student(s).
• Executes duties related to specialized diets (grinding, pureeing, feeding).
• Lifts, positions, and places student(s) in specialized adaptive equipment as trained by the physical therapist or occupational therapist.
• Uses the tenants of PBIS to ensure students are safe, respectful, and responsible.
• Educates self and implements any medical action plans established for student safety with appropriate training from the school nurse.
• Maintains trainings and certifications such as CPR and Safety Care, and any additional training related to the specific needs of a student.
• Delivers emergency treatments as needed.
• Utilizes universal precautions when body fluids are present.
• Works cooperatively with substitute teachers in providing instruction and assistance with students.
• Assists or supervises school-sponsored activities during the school day.
• Launders soiled clothing when necessary.
• Aids student during seizures or other medical incidents.
• Moves with the assigned student from building to building, as the student matriculates through the school system.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, diapering, hygiene routines, and other activities of daily living, while maintaining student dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Classroom management

Communication

Patience

IEP goals

Confidentiality

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

Para Pathways Assessment

Job description

Metz Middle School in Manassas, VA is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The role requires CPR/Safety Care trainings and entails assisting with accommodations, behavior support, and daily living tasks within a 9.5-month calendar.

The starting date is immediate, with pay grade 6 and a 9.5-month employment period.