Instructional Assistant - Special Education; SPED SY

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Job Title:

Instructional Assistant – Special Education

• Salary: $20.46 Hourly
• Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time & Substitute
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Department: School Based Support
• Reports To: School Principal or Department Supervisor

About Us

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can t do it without you!

As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 10,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 51,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there s a position that s right for you.

RISE UP and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!

Benefits:
Columbus City Schools is proud to offer competitive, affordable, and holistic benefits to our certificated employees. We offer strong medical and dental benefits, along with free vision. CCS employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, free life insurance starting at $50,000, and even pet insurance!

Substitutes are eligible for promotion to permanent positions when available.

Substitute positions are not benefits eligible

Assists the building administrator and teacher in the supervision of students and general building duties. Works cooperatively with staff members to develop and implement effective educational programs and to deliver appropriate services to students.

It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting the application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with teaching activities in the classroom
• Assist teachers in the preparation of instructional and audio-visual materials
• Establish rapport with parents/guardians and community members through phone calls, home visits and school conferences
• Assist in the supervision of student behavior in hallways, lunchrooms and on the playground
• Assist with supervising students on field trips
• Assist with bus loading and unloading
• Attend required professional development sessions
• Assist in reinforcing discipline procedures
• Conduct individual and small group activities
• Alert the classroom teacher to any needs or relevant information which best fits the individual student
• Assist children in developing skills of independence (including diapering and toilet training) in all areas of self-help

• An Instructional Assistant (Multi-Disabilities) serves children who are severely disabled
• Uses behavior management techniques, which may include physical restraint
• Coaches students on job sites in the community
• Participates in teaching a functional curriculum such as bus training and grocery shopping
• Assists with teaching activities in classroom

• An Instructional Assistant (Severe Emotionally Disturbed) assists teachers and administrators to facilitate positive academic and behavioral growth for students who are identified as Severe Emotionally Disturbed
• Assists teachers and administrators in maintaining and restoring order and discipline in the school building and on grounds
• Restraints and/or transports disturbed students, when necessary, using non-offensive verbal and/or physical mediation skills
• Assists in supervising student behavior throughout the school day
• Assists teachers in maintaining or restoring order in the classroom when needed
• Monitors quiet/isolation rooms and/or time out areas
• Assists in the supervision of student behavior in hallways, lunchrooms and on the playground

• An Instructional Assistant (Orthopedically Disabled) assists teachers with students that are orthopedically disabled in the classroom and other settings
• Assists children in developing skills of independence in all areas of self-help as organizing their classroom materials

• Must have an Associate s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning. OR
• Have at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Pass the Ohio Department of Education approved Parapro examination…