Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant
Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant
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$ 35000 - 40000
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Job Description
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Campus/School: Herron Preparatory Academy
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Managing Employees: No
Job Overview
The Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant provides instructional support to one or more assigned classroom teachers and student(s) based on their individualized behavior intervention plan (BIP) and/or individualized education program (IEP) under the direction of the special education teacher (TOR) building administrators and/or behavior response team lead(s) within the school building. The Special Education Instructional Assistant serves as a member of the special education team within the building and attends expected training meetings and debriefing sessions necessary to engage as an active member of this team. The Elementary Special Education Instructional Assistant
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The initial assignment for this position is within a K5 building with the possibility of future assignment changes based on student support needs
Proactively familiarize yourself with the identified student(s) BIP and/or IEP and ask clarifying questions and provide requested input to make changes to these plans
Become certified in deescalation and physical management strategies and maintain certification through training provided by Herron Classical Schools.
Follow an assigned schedule to provide behavior intervention and support to assigned student(s) throughout the school day.
Collect data as trained by supervising faculty and staff.
Collaborate as part of the behavior response team and intervention team relevant to assigned student(s).
Participate in debriefing meetings as needed.
Provide support as assigned across all educational environments (ex. General education special education related arts recess etc.
Timely and professional communication with all team members using a variety of modes (ex. Email phone text)
Provides instructional interventions under the direction of a teacher that reinforces reading language arts and/or mathematics instruction of the classroom teacher.
Helps prepare students for formal and informal assessments.
Assists the classroom teachers with the implementation of the lesson and intervention plans including supporting smallgroup instruction and preparing lesson and classroom materials. .
Creates and maintains working relationships between parents students and school staff including conducting academic workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nurture a positive relationship with colleagues.
Demonstrate respect for colleagues.
Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
Demonstrate commitment to our diversity and inclusion statement.
Assists with administrative school functions when not in the classroom.
Attendance at scheduled faculty meetings professional development meetings and other sessions as determined by the Head of School.
Attendance at evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation Meet the Teacher Night Parent/Teacher Conferences and Open Houses. The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.
An expectation of professional and ethical conduct and professional growth throughout the year.
Collaboratively works with the administration and others to support the policies guidelines and working procedures for Herron High School.
Performs other duties as determined necessary by the administration.
Diversity & Inclusion Embracing a Culture of Respect
Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced respected and valued.
Equity Statement
Herron Classical Schools through action and in partnership with families and community will uphold the values policies and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures hiring practices and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity justice equitable treatment and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sex gender identity disability religion ancestry national or ethnic origin or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local state or federal law in the administration of its educational policies behavior policies admissions policies scholarship and loan programs food service hiring practices and athletic or other schooladministered programs.
Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 2291 Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1973 Title IX (Educational Amendments) Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 42 USCS 12101et.seq.. Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator Karen Lalioff by email by phone atx1113 or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator Herron Classical Schools 110 E. 16th Street Indianapolis IN 46202 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 111 North Canal Street Suite 1053 Chicago IL.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with children
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior concerns
- Pass a background check
- Physical ability to assist with behavior support (ex. Get on and off the floor follow students if eloping etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and/or certification (BCBA supervision will be provided to maintain certification).
- Previous experience in the educational setting.
- 5 years experience required preferably as administrative support in an academic setting.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Experience working in deadlinedriven environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Bachelors Degree preferred high school diploma required.
Compensation$35000$40000 Negotiable depending on experience. Fulltime benefits include health dental vision & life insurance; 403b retirement contributions shortterm & longterm disability paid vacation & sick days.
Employment Type
Full-Time
