POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and Assistant Principal, the Inclusion Assistant performs a variety of instructional activities; assists the classroom teacher in implementing a learning environment which facilitates student’s academic and social growth and development. The primary functions and responsibilities of an Inclusion Assistant include, but are not limited to:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of student learning, development, and behavior
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential, sensitive information, and student conflict
• Ability to identify needs and areas of concern related to student issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions
• Ability to understand classroom subject matter in order to communicate in a comprehensible manner using language and style consistent with the classroom teacher and appropriate to individual learners
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective instructional aide principles, practices, and trends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An appropriate balance of related education and experience, as well as demonstrated ability to work successfully in a constructivist, multiage learning environment of this type
• Associate Degree or equivalent highly desirable
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: From $22.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In perso

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers
• Provide academic assistance and support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities in a positive and safe learning environment
• Reinforce curriculum instruction provided by the classroom teacher, inclusion specialist, in groups or individually
• Adhere to standards and guidelines for students with IEP’s, Special Education plans, accommodations, and/or modifications as directed by the Principal, Inclusion Specialist, or Director of Special Education
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques
• Assist in monitoring students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods
• Perform any other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR 1:1 AIDES

• Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Implement lesson plans as designed by the Inclusion Specialist; support in the delivery of instruction for the assigned student
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide students toward mastery of goals
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or Inclusion Specialist.
• Assist in tracking and the completion of homework, coursework, and behavior.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student, as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed to support organizational needs