Instructional Assistant Exceptional Education - Henrico, United States - HCPS- Ridge Elementary
3 weeks ago
Description
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program.
We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C.
to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.Our Mission:
- Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens._
General Statement of Duties
Under the guidance of the Exceptional Education teacher, provides instructional or behavioral support to allow special education students to achieve instructional or behavioral goals and objectives.
Essential Duties
- Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with studentsAssists with classroom management and behavior modification
- Assists with field trips, communitybased instruction, and other activities
- Assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, hygiene, diapering, toileting and washup routines
- Assists students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; and loading and unloading the bus and operates adaptive equipment
- Collects data on student performance and progress
- Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
- Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
- Assist with implementation of behavior management plans
- Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including cleanup
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in special education classrooms; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; ability to operate audio visual, standard office and computer equipment; ability to operate adaptive equipment; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 10-month/204-day/7.25 hour per day position is $26,879. The annual salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.
How To ApplyResume,
- College Transcripts or ParaPro Scores
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
Minimum Salary
17.34
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time