Substitute Instructional Assistant - Special Education; SPED) SY

Substitute Instructional Assistant - Special Education (SPED) SY26-27

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Instructional Assistant
- Special Education

Applicants with healthcare and/or child & adolescent behavioral experience are encouraged to apply!

Job Type: Substitute

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Department: Schools

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!

Benefits and Compensation:

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

As part of the hiring process for Instructional Assistant positions, all applicants must complete a prescreen assessment . This assessment helps us learn more about your skills and determine if you’re a good fit for Columbus City Schools. Applicants will be contacted with information about the next steps in the process after completion of the assessment.

Assists the building administrator and teacher in the supervision and education of our students in special services classrooms as well as perform general building duties.

$20.46/hour

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.

• An Instructional Assistant assists teachers and administrators to facilitate positive academic and behavioral growth for student's well-being of the children.
• Assists teachers and administrators in maintaining and restoring order and discipline in the school building and on grounds.
• Restrains and/or transports disturbed students, when necessary, sing non-offensive verbal and/or physical mediation skills.
• Assists in supervising student behavior throughout the school day.
• Assists teachers in maintain 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.
• Assists children with special needs in their relationship with the typically developing children.
• Assists children in developing skills of independence in all areas of self-help such as toilet training, preparing, serving, and eating snacks; tidying the classroom materials, dressing, grooming, and preparing materials to go home.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials.
• Accompanies individuals or small groups of children to other locations in the building.

SED – Serious Emotional Disturbance:
Students with significant emotional/behavioral needs requiringstructuredsupportand interventions.

ED – Emotional Disturbance:
Students with emotional or behavioral challengesimpactinglearning;support variesby need.

SLC – Specialized Learning Classroom:
Small, structured classroom with modified instruction for intensiveacademic support.

MD – Multiple Disabilities:
Students with two or more disabilities requiring individualized academic and functional support.

OHI – Other Health Impairment:
Students with health conditions affecting focus, strength, oralertness.

OI – Orthopedic Impairment:
Students with physical impairments affecting mobility;…