Ec Instructional Assistant

Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant

Reports to:

Exceptional Children Director

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

About Our School:
East Wake Academy fulfills its mission of maintaining a safe, challenging and creative learning environment. This environment strives to develop character and self-esteem while equipping students with the skills needed for a rigorous curriculum and to thrive in a college preparatory atmosphere producing academic excellence. We are dedicated to instilling the values of academic citizenship by creating relationships with parents, businesses and civic partners.

East Wake Academy is committed to building a strong foundation of learning while providing our students the competitive edge to win in tomorrow's world.

To assist and support the Exceptional Children's (EC) teacher in the program delivery for all EC students.

• Assists teaching students along the special education continuum. Teaching structure will be a combination of co-taught, small group, and one-on-one and could be "push in" or "pull out," depending on student needs.
• Assist with planning and management for students that require more intense support.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support).
• Assists with checking materials and portfolios, correcting papers, supervising, and testing as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, organizing classroom learning spaces, and ordering materials.
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s).
• Assist with consultations for students identified but not receiving direct services.
• Assessment of student needs and progress monitoring.
• Support teachers with differentiation strategies in the classroom.
• Promote the inclusive values and mission of the school within the department through a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Promote use of assistive/adaptive technologies.
• Keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of exceptional children.
• Commitment for professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities.
• Actively engage parents in educational advocacy for their children.
• Engage in, develop programming for, and be willing to lead professional development offerings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support for, East Wake Academy's mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code of behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Belief in the mission and vision of the school and a commitment to support East Wake Academy in reaching and maintaining our mission and vision.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, perseverance, and flexibility in solving challenges.
• Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience, especially in working with students with exceptionalities.
• High level of professionalism

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree in teaching or related field.
• CPR and/or First aid certified.
• Two or more years of experience

• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of East Wake Academy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community
• Demonstrated organizational and technology skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams

• Office Position - Sedentary
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The physical activity of this position:

• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary…