Special Education Instructional Assistant, Specialized Program

Attends IEP team meetings and staff meetings as directed and/or scheduled.

Provides weekly classroom coverage for teachers attending IEP team meetings.

Provides general clerical support for the special education program, including typing, filing, making phone calls, scheduling, classroom preparation, and other similar tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher/Administrator. Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Note: 48 college credits, AA degree, or passing one of the following exams (ParaPathways, Pearson NES: Foundations of Classroom Support, or Pearson NES: Foundations of Classroom Support & Instruction) for Title One Schools.

One (1) to three (3) years' experience in working with students with moderately to severe behavioral, communicative and/or intellectual needs in a school or educational setting.

CPR/First Aid Training (completed within first year of hire if not current)

District approved Crisis Prevention training program (completed within first year of hire)

Registered Behavior Technician Training (completed within first year of hire)

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.

Working knowledge of English, spelling vocabulary, and mathematics.

Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development designed by the principal or central office staff as it pertains to the job function.

Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate of Arts Degree

College level coursework related to child development

Previous experience working with children in an educational setting

Experience working with students with disabilities

Bilingual-Spanish