Special Instructional Assistant

Position Overview Next Door is a trauma informed agency and Pyramid Model implementation site that provides early childhood programming, including additional support for students with significant developmental delays in early literacy, early learning and social/emotional development. The Special Instructional Assistant will work directly with students with significant developmental delays as well as social/emotional deficits under supervision and in conjunction with Next Doors Disabilities and Mental Health teams.

The Special Instructional Assistant will address specific goals as outlined in the students IEP or Positive Behavior Support Plan and provide individualized attention required for students in and out of the classroom setting.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks Assist special education teacher(s) to provide for the instructional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities.

Implement instructional activities that are child-centered, developmentally appropriate, and individualized under the direction of the Disabilities Supervisor, Mental Health Services Supervisor and/or special education teacher.

Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs, Evaluation Reports and behavior plans, as requested

Communicate regularly with special education teachers, regular education teachers, positive behavior intervention specialists and parents regarding students needs and progress.

Assist students with positive behavior support plans and interventions to develop social/emotional competencies.

Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff

Engage positively with the children and use appropriate discipline methods as outlined in DCF 251, Next Door Child Guidance Policies/Procedures, and Pyramid Model practices.

Implement classroom activities that are child-centered, developmentally appropriate, open-ended and process oriented under the direction of the classroom team.

Maintain confidentiality under FERPA law.

Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary.

Remain current in knowledge of laws, regulations and public policies in the field of early childhood special education.

Understanding of Head Start performance standards, Wisconsin Common Core standards, Wisconsin Model Early Learning standards.

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description.

Curriculum Engage positively with the children and use appropriate discipline methods as outlined in Next Doors Child Management policies and procedures and show evidence of utilizing Pyramid Model practices.

Implement instructional activities that are child-centered, developmentally appropriate, and individualized under the direction of the Disabilities Supervisor, Mental Health Services Supervisor and/or special education teacher.

Support the implementation of classroom learning experiences.

Assessment Understand assessment data to support implementation of learning experiences and how to meet childrens individual needs.

Monitor progress of interventions. This includes accurate record keeping and collecting data in a variety of methods.

Home/School Connection Develop effective relationships with parents.

Classroom Management Support the implementation of a zoning plan for the classroom and outside learning environment. Ensure active supervision and child-tracking procedures are implemented throughout the daily routine.

Accountability and Performance Requirement All staff members are accountable for knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with their individual position in an efficient and effective manner, understanding that each of us plays an integral role in the success of our mission. All staff will support the agency mission, vision, standards of conduct/code of ethics and strategic directions and support administrative decisions.

This must be demonstrated by maintaining a positive work environment, and by behaving and communicating in an appropriate manner with children, families, coworkers, supervisors and the public while achieving performance expectations.

Early Childhood Technical Diploma or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is…