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Instructional Assistant - Special Education - Carver Middle

Employer
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Location
Chester, VA, United States
Salary
Competitive
THIS POSTING IS NOT OPEN TO CURRENT INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
IN SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR WHICH THIS WOULD BE CONSIDERED A LATERAL MOVE.
THIS IS A DIVISION-WIDE POSTING FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019.


Provides classroom support to teachers in special education classes.  Performs routine clerical and instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices.  Contacts are made within and outside the department; may require handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with others.  Some judgment is required.  Each position will have a specific set of work assignments particular to meeting the needs of students or department being served.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Provides clerical assistance - typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies and classroom materials.
  • Assists teachers with classroom duties, including correcting work, recording grades, planning work and administering tests.
  • Assists students with academic subjects - may assist students one-on-one, small groups, or whole class depending on assignment and individual qualifications; documents progress.
  • Assists students onto and off the school bus; supervises students at lunch, recess and in the absence of the teachers.
  • Serves as an aide on the school bus as needed.
  • Works with students to implement behavior management programs, improve fine motor skills, visual perception, social, vocational and community skills.
  • Provides prescribed health care for the health impaired student who requires the presence of a person trained to meet those health needs.  May serve in absence of the clinic assistant.
  • Assists with physical therapeutic training, including range of motion skills, fine motor skills, visual perception and social skills.
  • Assists with toileting students, changing diapers and general hygiene; may be required to handle seizures and other physical complications; handles various complicated positioning equipment; evaluates pain and discomfort levels; evaluates responses to stimuli.
  • Escorts students when necessary; provides physical support/intervention to students when necessary under the direction and supervision of the teacher.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques and clerical procedures; of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others.  Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor; to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.  Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.
 

Requirements:
Must meet the qualifications of "highly qualified" under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.  These qualifications are:  
  • passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment, (CCPS does not administer this assessment to applicants) or 
  • possession of a minimum of 48 college credits (listed in semester hours) or
  • possession of an Associate's Degree
  • ParaPro Assessment - score of 455 or higher
To schedule the ParaPro Assessment, please contact the GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Call 804-562-4798 to schedule an exam.
  • Cost - $100
  • Call to schedule an exam or register online at:
  • gitservices.com
  • ets.org/parapro  offers a free study guide online.
Position requires current First Aid/CPR /AED certification. Individual must attend provided training and renew as mandated.
 
Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

College transcripts or Parapro scores must be submitted to be considered for this position. Supporting documents (resumes, reference letters, transcripts, etc.) may be uploaded to the online application. The documents may also be mailed/hand delivered to the School Board Administration Office, located at 9900 Krause Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.  Supporting documentation must be received prior to the position closing date.  

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services ( CPS) Investigation
  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test

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