Special Education Instructional Assistant - Floater

Special Education Instructional Assistant
- Floater

Full-time position for the 26-27 school year

Reports to:

Ballard Principal and Education Administrator (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Special Education Instructional Assistant
- Resource Room. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

All Instructional Assistant must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the state of Michigan:

Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments:

College Board's SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required

Please visit our website
- How to Become a Qualified Instructional Assistant for additional information.

Essential Duties (non-prioritized):

• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities.
• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings and other required district and building activities
• Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of students on follow up activities.
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
• Assist teacher in maintaining effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
• Helps maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition
• Assists teachers and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, and record keeping and data collection relative to student performance, as directed by teacher
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, swimming, lunch & playground supervision, CBI, transitioning to adult living, field trips, etc.)
• Understand and be aware of medical and physical needs of students and follow medical protocol as directed by a licensed healthcare provider
• Maintain confidentiality of student information (FERPA/HIPAA)
• Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting
• Assist in managing student behavior
• Monitor students in absence of teacher
• Comply with Medicaid billing when applicable
• Follow the established District policies/procedures regarding student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans
• Demonstrate professional behavior in manner and appearance
• Work cooperatively with all building staff
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students, parents and staff
• Demonstrate essential technology skills
• Engage in physical management with students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others
• Promote self-esteem of students
• Assist in materials preparation using classroom and office equipment
• Assist in evaluating academic and behavioral performance of students
• Assist in different work locations as directed
• Regular, timely and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Other

Qualifications:

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Professional dress is required for this position. Blue jeans, sweat pants, and camo are generally not acceptable dress for the classroom.
• Employment experience working with children.
• Therapeut…