Instructional Aide SpEd

Description

• 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 (i.e. provide 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 (GE teacher Education Specialist Speech and Language Pathologist Instructional Aides Administrators Program Specialist and Other Service providers) 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

• 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 Aspires Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs

• Associates degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test
• Bachelors degree in Education Teaching or related field preferred

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

• 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.

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)