Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Preschool

Wake County Public School System

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

INSTRUCTIONALASSISTANT

WORKING TITLE

InstructionalAssistant-PreschoolSpecialEducation

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

OfficeofEarlyLearning

LOCATION

SchoolSite

PAY GRADE

NoncertifiedGrade21

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday(occasionaleveningsandweekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional, technical and clerical tasks to assist a licensed classroom teacher. Completes a wide range of tasks in order to meet the needs of all students and ensure quality instruction. Assists the classroom teacher by providing one-on-one assistance to address academic, functional or behavioral issues. Provides support with instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerableknowledgeofclassroomactivitiesandroutines;
• ConsiderableknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice,specifically MicrosoftWord,Excel,andPowerPoint;Google Apps;
• Workingknowledge of effective methods for instructing special education students;
• Excellentcustomerserviceskills; andorganizationalskills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff and parents/guardians.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, and shall hold or be working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in any field; OR
• 48 hours of college semester credits as evidence through transcript; OR
• 96 Professional Development hours and the successful completion of the Work Keys Assessments.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Experienceworking asaspecial education services teacher assistant;
  • CPRandFirstAidcertification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Followsallrules,policiesandproceduresofWakeCountyPublicSchoolSystem(WCPSS)alongwithstateand federal regulations pertaining to special education services.
2. Workswithindividualstudentsorsmallgroupsofstudentstoreinforcelearningofskillsintroducedbythe teacher.
3. Assiststheteacherindevisingspecialstrategiesforreinforcingskillsbasedonstudentindividualneeds, interests, and abilities.
4. Assistswithimplementing anybehaviorinterventionplansunderthedirectionoftheteacherand/ordistrict staff.
5. Assiststheteacherbycreatingandmodifyinginstructionalmaterialstomatchstudentabilities.
6. Monitors student behavior and assist with maintaining a structured classroom environment by providing positive reinforcement or redirection, as necessary. May accompany student(s) to special area classes or electives.
7. Monitorsthesafetyandwell-beingofstudents.
8. Collaborateswith teachertounderstandtheneeds of eachstudent.
9. Performs clerical duties, as needed; collects data under the direction of the teacher, develops and maintains classroom displays.
10. Maintainsconfidentialityofstudentinformation.
11. Participates in professional development and trainings to maintain knowledge base and obtain skills needed to work with special education students.
12. Performsotherrelated duties,asassigned.

WORKENVIRONMENT/PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

EFFECTIVE DATE:10/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.