Thank you for your interest in the Spring-Ford Area School District! Welcome Video Spring-Ford Area School District is actively recruiting an Instructional Assistant at BUILDING. This position provides instructional and behavioral support to students with special needs, including emotional support, autism, learning support, and life skills support, under the direction of a certified teacher.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists students with academic tasks, including individual and small group instruction, and implementing lesson plans as directed by the teacher.
- Provides support to students with emotional and behavioral needs, using strategies outlined in their IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and under the guidance of the teacher.
- Implements behavior management plans and collects data on student progress.
- Assists students with life skills activities, such as personal hygiene, social skills, and vocational tasks.
- Adapts instructional materials and provides accommodations to meet individual student needs.
- Monitors and records student progress, and communicates information to the teacher.
- Assists with classroom management and organization.
- Provides physical assistance to students as needed, including assistance with mobility, personal care, and feeding.
- Operates and maintains equipment and materials used in the classroom.
- Maintains confidentiality of student information.
- Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Requirements:
- Experience working with students with special needs is preferred but not required.
- Must meet the Paraprofessional Highly Qualified Requirements: All individuals entering the paraprofessional field are required to be Highly Qualified. Individuals are required to hold an Associate's degree or higher, or have earned at least 48 credits post-secondary training or have passed a rigorous local assessment in reading, writing and mathematics.
Compensation:
Spring-Ford Area School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, as well as paid time off and a tuition reimbursement program. Hourly Rate: _____ Position Available: __________ Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on ___________.
The successful candidate will be required to submit valid Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 (service code 1KG6XN) employment clearances dated less than 1 year from the start of employment. In addition to the clearances, a Health Record/TB Test form dated less than 90 days from the start of employment is required. Spring-Ford Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.