Founders Classical Academy of Prosper - Instructional Aide, Special Education

Role Mission:

Responsive Ed's Special Education Instructional Aide position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special Education Instructional Aides support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.

What You'll Do:

* Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.

* Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

* Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

* Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.

* Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.

* Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.

* Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.

* Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.

* Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.

* Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.

* Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.

* Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.

* Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.

* Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.

* Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.

* Implement Responsive Ed's Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

* Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.

* Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What You'll Bring:

* A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.

* Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.

* Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.

* Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.

* Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.

* Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.

* Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

* Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.

* Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.

* Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.

* Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.

* Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors

* Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education and Experience:

Prior to providing services, Special Education Instructional Aides must meet the following requirements:

* Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;

* Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent

* Have satisfied ONE of the following requirements:

* Have three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II

* Have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas

* Completion of an Education Service Center Instructional Aide certification course