Special Education Instructional Assistant I - LIFE Academy

Special Education Instructional Assistant I – LIFE Academy

Sioux City, Iowa.

The Special Education Classroom Instructional Assistant I provides assistance and motivation to students with disabilities. This position supports health and behavior supports needed to allow students to access instruction in a variety of settings. The role generally works with students aiming for grade‑level standards and spending part of the day in the general education environment.

• Work effectively with children having disabilities and special needs within general and special education classrooms and in varied settings; may work with one student or a small group.
• Communicate and work effectively with special education teachers, classroom teachers, and co‑workers.
• Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Motivate and assist students to build self‑esteem and independence, develop interpersonal and social skills, think independently, learn actively, and self‑advocate.
• Use assistive technology, computers, and adaptive equipment to provide special care or physical assistance required for students to function in school and learn effectively.
• Gather and maintain accurate data regarding the student—academic, behavioral, and/or health information—and provide feedback to the teacher to improve instruction.
• Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s skills and abilities, cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights.
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.
• Implement prevention and response strategies as outlined in a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Implement supports and services as outlined in a student’s Individual Health Plan, including toileting, assisting with meals, and other self‑care activities for students who spend a majority of their time in the general education setting.

• Minimum education:
  
  high school graduate; previous experience working with children. Paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Effective communication with a variety of individuals and groups; strong listening skills.
• Analytical and reasoning skills: gather, collate, and classify data; problem‑solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and engage in physical activity associated with supervision of students.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic requests, and communication devices from picture/symbol to augmentative devices; ability to retrieve and print information from various programs.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Full‑time, 10‑month appointment.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, marital status, or veteran status in its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279‑6075, Titl

Stefanie Verros
627 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Phone: 712‑279‑6667
Email: verr