Instructional Support Special - Grand Rapids - Kent Intermediate School District

    Kent Intermediate School District
    Kent Intermediate School District Grand Rapids

    6 days ago

    Description
    Title: Instructional Support Specialist - Center Program Homebound

    Classification: KISSA

    Location: Lincoln Pines Center Programs

    Reports to and

    Evaluated By: Principal/Administrator of Lincoln School

    Terms of

    Employment: 202 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering classified personnel hours per day)

    Positions

    Supervised: None

    BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Instructional Support Specialists work under the overall supervisor of the Principal/Administrator of the buildings with direct supervision provided by the special education teacher. Instructional Support Specialists provide direct instructional support alongside the classroom teacher in the areas determined by students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the students' disabilities.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
    2. Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for the students and monitor their progress.
    3. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
    4. Work with related services staff, such as speech language pathologists, school social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.
    5. Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
    6. Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
    7. Support the management of challenging behaviors.
    8. Provide assistance with feeding and toileting.
    9. Assist students with medical needs including, but not limited to, Diastat and CPR.
    10. Supervise students in both a classroom and community setting.
    11. Collect and report data through special education student management system (PowerSchool Special Education).
    12. Assist in the making of instructional materials for the students.
    13. Other duties as assigned.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
    1. Must meet one of the following:
      1. Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
      2. Obtained an associate's or higher degree OR
      3. High school graduate
    2. BA degree preferred.
    1. Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certificates and CPI training.
    2. Demonstrated dependability and promptness.
    3. Evidence of skills with behavior management.
    4. Understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward students.
    5. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students on an independent basis.
    6. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents, and the general public while maintaining student confidentiality.
    7. Must be able to lift 40-60 lbs.
    8. Chauffeur license required (or willingness to obtain) with clean driving record.
    9. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
    10. Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals.
    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

    Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and vacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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