Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Salk Elementary School

Preschool Instructional Assistant – Part Time – Salk Elementary School

Position Type: Part-time (29 hours per week)

Salary: $19.89 per hour

Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months

Job Summary: Assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing Individual Education Plans (IEP); support students in academic, daily living, and health‑care activities; perform routine clerical tasks. Demonstrate capacity to operate independently with minimal input from the teacher.

• Deliver classroom work, homework, or reinforce classroom objectives as directed, providing 1:1 and/or small‑group instruction aligned with student IEP goals.
• Assist in the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom resources.
• Proactively collect and monitor data related to academic and behavioral goals, demonstrating initiative and accountability while utilizing district‑approved tools and systems.
• Assist in modifying curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors, including verbal and physical aggression.
• Actively monitor and respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy.
• Implement crisis intervention policy and ASPEN protocols, provide first aid and CPR (training provided).
• Model and use de‑escalation strategies to support students in behavioral and emotional distress.
• Transfer and/or lift non‑ambulatory students to assist them in daily activities.
• Assist students with personal hygiene to support daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Assist students with severe medical or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, suctioning) to ensure functioning in a school environment.
• Perform duties in accordance with training required by the health office.
• Accompany students during transition periods across campus, including arrival and dismissal.
• Monitor individual or small groups in classroom or playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions.
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure safety.
• Model professional, safe, responsible, and respectful behavior.
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Perform Medicaid billing for school programs (training provided).
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Solicit feedback for continuous improvement and participate in professional learning and district‑led professional development.
• Collaborate with the SPED team to meet student IEP goals.
• Maintain regular and on‑time attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist other personnel as required to support completion of their work activities.

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours at time of hire; or pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district free of charge.
• Minimum 6 months experience with preschool children.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with young children, staff, and parents; strong verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency, including basic use of the district’s Google platform.
• Ability to operate standard office machines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work with minimal supervision.

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