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SPED SCC Instructional Assistant
$40,331 - $41,038/Yr
Gadsden ISD - Sunland Park, NM
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Sunland Park, NM
About the position
The SPED SCC Instructional Assistant position at Desert View Elementary School involves supporting students with special educational needs under the supervision of a teacher. The role focuses on implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of students, and assisting in various classroom and school-related activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in classroom management routines.
- Accompany the teacher on home visits as necessary.
- Direct IEP related activities of students under the supervision of the teacher.
- Prepare the classroom for activities under the supervision of the teacher.
- Assist in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
- Keep equipment/materials used by students clean and in good condition.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with employees and students.
- Assist the teacher with all classroom activities.
- Assist the teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, in-class, feeding, personal care of students, bus loading, and other school-related activities.
- Participate in in-service activities.
- Ride special education bus as assigned.
- Assist with the physical training and care of students with disabilities as directed by the IEP, teacher, or related staff.
- Assist with monitoring/documentation of behavior and implementation of behavioral interventions as directed by the IEP, teacher, or related staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of 48 semester hours of academic credit that includes 15 semester hours in language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, or professional education from a nationally or regionally accredited college/university.
- Passing score on the ParaPro exam (457) or equivalent assessment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with children with special needs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly salary ranging from $19.39 to $19.73.
- Full-time employment with potential for benefits.
