<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Currently have openings for Job Coach, Teaching Assistants and Instructional Assistants.</p> <p>Click here to view opening and apply!</p> <p>Instructional Assistant Specialty program positions start at $19.74 per hour</p> <p>Summary: Instructs/tutors students individually or in small groups under the direction and</p> <p>supervision of a certified teacher. Plans lessons, provides instruction, plans individual instruction per the</p> <p>student's instructional plan in collaboration with the classroom teacher. Implements lesson plans</p> <p>independently or in collaboration with the certified teacher.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.</p> <p>The Instructional Assistant shall:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students/staff. </li><li>Possess the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team. </li><li>Work with individuals and/or small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher and foster skills while encouraging independence. </li><li>Accompany student(s) into inclusive settings. </li><li>Establish, as fully as possible, a supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining the role as an authority figure. </li><li>Remain student-focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally-appropriate environment. </li><li>Establish a positive, appropriate rapport with students as socially and age appropriate. </li><li>Assist with toileting, feeding, and any other health responsibilities. </li><li>Assist with loading and unloading of students onto vans, buses, taxis, etc. </li><li>Lift/restrain student when necessary. </li><li>Alert appropriate staff to any problem or special information about individual students. </li><li>Assist the teacher in implementing behavior programs. </li><li>Assist in collecting and creating suitable materials for educational displays. </li><li>Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operation of audiovisual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. </li><li>Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties. </li><li>Be punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules throughout the school year. </li><li>Work effectively and cooperatively with other staff members. </li><li>Sanitize classrooms as required by health care plans. </li><li>Perform such other duties as may be assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Education and/or Experience: Minimum Requirement: Associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or a passing score on Para Pro Assessment (457)</p>