Instructional Aide, SPED

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Aide assists individual student’s and/or groups of students by providing a high quality, personalized education program, per Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction of the Special Education Teacher, General Education teacher/s and/or Speech & Language Pathologist, while upholding the core values of Aspire Public Schools.

• Provide services, supports and interventions directly to students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the Special Education teacher/s.

• Implement the IEP with fidelity (1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines).

• Implement and progress monitor behavior intervention plans in accordance with the IDEA.

• Assist Special Education teacher/s in supporting students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the school setting.

• Consistently track, per the benchmark dates in the IEP goal/s and input data for individual students.

• Create and implement instructional materials that are accommodated/modified for individualized students.

• Regularly collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers).

• For students with Behavior Supports and Services:

• Collaborate with members of the IEP team to ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented with fidelity.

• Provide support to students receiving mental health services that require behavioral support, per Individual Education Plans.

• Implement student responsibility and monitoring plan/s to facilitate student independence.

• Teach student/s behavior strategies per the Behavior Intervention Plan.

• Implement de-escalation techniques, including Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Competencies

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles

• Familiarity with students that demonstrate extensive needs.

• Ability and willingness to implement students’ individualized education programs

• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on practice

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs

Minimum educational level:

• Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred

Experience preferred:

• 1+ year working with students in special education with moderate / severe needs or students from urban communities in an educational setting

Physical requirements:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

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