Instructional Assistant - Autistic UPDATED from Learning Support to Au

Instructional Assistant – Autistic Support (2 Positions) – Updated from Learning Support to Autistic Support ()

Position Type:
Support Staff / Instructional Assistant

Location:

Wescosville Elementary School

Hours:

29 Hours per week

Instructional Assistant

Collective Bargaining Agreement – East Penn School District and Administrative Assistant and Instructional/Staff Assistant Employees

Non-exempt, 10 month position, Instructional Assistants can work on normal student days

Reports to building administrator; no direct reports

Instructional Assistants are reviewed after the initial 90 days of employment and annually thereafter by the building administrator

An Instructional Assistant supports and assists the academic or physical needs of students with special needs in instructional programs and services. The support and assistance includes one‑on‑one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans.

• Experience working in an educational setting, preferred

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must acquire and maintain a current and active CPR and basic first aid certification
• Meet one of the requirements below:
  • Completed at least two (2) years of post‑secondary study
  • Possess an associate’s degree or higher
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment
  • “Para Educator Credential of Competency” as issued by PDE

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including spelling, grammar, and composition rules
• Effective communication with students, staff, parents, and administrators
• Build and maintain positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and administrators
• Organize and plan effectively
• Attend work regularly at assigned hours subject to lawful leave rights
• Use applicable technological equipment and software to support student learning
• Use technology to communicate with students, parents, staff, and administrators
• Carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Basic familiarity with adaptive and/or medical equipment as required for individual students
• Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols
• Understanding of special education foundations
• Understanding of diversity related to disability, learning styles, and cultures
• Understanding of the instruction delivery process
• Understanding learning environments and social interactions
• Understanding components and reasons for assessment
• Understanding responsibility for professional and ethical practice demonstrated by fairness and impartiality
• Understanding the process of collaboration
• Perform basic clerical tasks
• Basic computer skills
• Maintain discipline of students in all school settings
• Operate basic office machinery

• Work with individuals or groups as directed by the classroom teacher to reinforce skill development
• Monitor or direct activities as directed by the classroom teacher
• Monitor and tend to the physical needs of students as required
• Monitor students in all school settings including cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on and off bus, etc.
• Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, answering phones
• Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator(s)
• Provide a safe, secure and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention
• Assist with individual or group student support as required by the IEP or the School District to reinforce educational skill development including academic content areas and/or daily living skills
• Use behavior management strategies and follow protocols to meet unique needs of each student as required by IEP and/or Employer
• Prepare, adapt and modify educational materials and supplies to enhance student understanding and learning
• Attend and complete all staff development trainings and/or meetings as required by the employer
• Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for student, self and…