Indiana Public Schools Indianapolis , IN 46218
Posted 3 weeks ago
One on one Program Assistant
Status: Full Time
Up to 40 hours per week
Evaluated By: Building Administrator
Evaluation: As needed and at least once per school year
Qualifications:
Ability to communicate with staff, students, and visitors
Ability to communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions
High School Diploma or General Education Degree
Experience working with students with special needs
May require using sign language
May require sensory interpretation training and student restraint training
May require health related services, supports or adaptations including assisting students with activities and daily living
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform physical labor without restrictions such as bending, lifting, stooping, and carrying objects
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Daily Responsibilities:
Assist the general education teacher(s) and special education teacher(s) in the implementation of the individual students' IEP and possible behavior plans
Support students in general education classes by copying notes, modifying tests and materials, reading quizzes and tests, and conducting small group learning sessions in accordance with the IEP
Assist the general education teacher(s) and/or special education teacher with students requiring daily care (for example: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.)
Monitor student progress in general education classes
Keep the Teacher of Record informed of academic progress and behavioral concerns
Maintain a notebook and/or folders with copies of accommodation pages and behavior plan from the students' IEP
Maintain data as appropriate regarding student behavior
Assist general education teacher and/or special education teacher with student discipline and implementation of individualized behavior support plans
Assist students on and off the bus
Check students' work and assist students with make-up work
Provide escort and assistance to students when needed
Assist the general education teacher and/or special education teacher with daily supervision of students in the classroom, restroom, during emergency drills, assemblies, free time, recess, and field trips
Alert and inform the general education teacher and/or special education teacher of any problems or specific information concerning individual students
Participate in in-service training programs
Operate audio-visual equipment and computers or iPads for instructional purposes
Supervise students as assigned by the building administrator(s) or classroom teacher(s)
Maintain a high level of confidentiality on student information, work, and progress
Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all school personnel at all times
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities assigned by the general education teacher, special education teacher, and/or building administrator(s)
Operate and use technology (iPad, Computer, Apps, CANVAS, etc.)
It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
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