Support Instructor - West Central School

Franklin-County-Board-of-Developmental-Disabilities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin-County-Board-of-Developmental-Disabilities seeks a dedicated Support Instructor to provide instructional and behavioral support to students with developmental disabilities. The role may substitute for Intervention Specialists or Instructor Assistants as assigned, ensuring continuity of instruction and supervising students throughout the day.

You will implement lesson plans, run classroom routines, and deliver instruction to students with varying needs, including those with moderate to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Ohio Substitute Teaching License or ability to obtain and maintain licensure.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to effectively support students with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Prior special education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a substitute for Intervention Specialists and Instructor Assistants as assigned.
• Implement lesson plans, instructional activities, behavior support plans, and classroom routines.
• Deliver instruction to students with disabilities in various settings.
• Support students in achieving IEP goals and collect student performance data.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Location 1481 W Town St,Columbus, OH, 43222,United States
• Base Pay $25.10 - $30.10 / Hour

Description

Position Summary

The Support Instructor provides instructional and behavioral support to students with developmental disabilities by serving in the role of either an Intervention Specialist or Instructor Assistant as assigned. This position ensures continuity of instruction, student supervision, and implementation of educational programming during staff absences and operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitie

• Serve as a substitute for Intervention Specialists and Instructor Assistants as assigned.
• Implement lesson plans, instructional activities, behavior support plans, and classroom routines developed by the regular teacher.
• Deliver instruction to students with moderate, severe, and profound disabilities in individual, small-group, and whole-group settings.
• Support students in achieving IEP goals and collect student performance data.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, lunch, arrival, dismissal, community-based instruction, and extracurricular activities.
• Provide personal care and support activities of daily living as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, administrators, and support staff.
• Provide direction to Instructor Assistants, substitute staff, volunteers, and student workers when assigned to a lead role.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and team meetings.
• Complete attendance, data collection, transportation, and other required documentation.
• Perform delegated health-related procedures and nursing tasks as trained and authorized.
• Drive county vehicles and assist with community-based instruction as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and organized learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Ohio Substitute Teaching License or ability to obtain and maintain appropriate licensure.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to effectively support students with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Prior special education experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to student medical, behavioral, and safety needs.