What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant (IA) - Special Education position at Columbus City Schools?
Hourly - Position - Instructional Assistants
Job Number 2400116541
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ABOUT US :
At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can't do it without you!
As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 10,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 51,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a position that's right for you.
RISE UP and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION :
Salary : We offer competitive salaries for our employees.
Benefits : Columbus City Schools is proud to offer competitive, affordable, and holistic benefits to our certificated employees. We offer strong medical and dental benefits, along with free vision. CCS employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, free life insurance starting at $50,000, and even pet insurance!
SELECTION PROCESS : Selective Interview
STARTING SALARY : 19.67 per hour
REPORTS TO : Supervisor
SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS :
Works cooperatively with staff members to develop and implement effective educational programs and to deliver appropriate services to students.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Assists the building administrator and teacher in the supervision of students and general building duties.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (SPED) DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- An Instructional Assistant assists teachers and administrators to facilitate positive academic and behavioral growth for student's well-being of the children.
- Assists teachers and administrators in maintaining and restoring order and discipline in the school building and on grounds.
- Restrains and / or transports disturbed students, when necessary, sing non-offensive verbal and / or physical mediation skills.
- Assists in supervising student behavior throughout the school day.
- Assists teachers in maintain or restoring order in the classroom when needed.
- Monitors quiet / isolation rooms and / or time out areas.
- Assists in the supervision of student behavior in hallways, lunchrooms and on the playground.
- Assists children with special needs in their relationship with the typically developing children.
- Assists children in developing skills of independence in all areas of self-help such as toilet training, preparing, serving, and eating snacks; tidying the classroom materials, dressing, grooming, and preparing materials to go home.
- Assists in the preparation of classroom materials.
- Accompanies individuals or small groups of children to other locations in the building.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / LICENSURE :
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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