Title: Instructional Support Assistant ~ Special Education

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Annandale, Virginia

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools is a private special education day school for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Special Education Instructional Support Assistant does:

In coordination with the Vocational staff, Behavior and Related Services Departments, the Instructional Support Assistant provides assistance as assigned to classroom staff in programming for a student or group of students.The Instructional Support Assistant assists the teacher as assigned in any of the following:

• Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for students on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff.
• Assists teacher in daily organizational planning.
• Assists in recording and reporting behavior data; evaluating student progress and writing reports in relevant subject areas.
• Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor.
• Supervises students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus.
• Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor.
• Implements individual and classroom behavior programs.
• Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.
• Assists staff in special projects, i.e. inventories, field trips, off-campus training etc.

What the Special Education Instructional Support Assistant brings to the team::

• Bachelor’s Degree in fields such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, preferred (but not required)
• Experience in special needs school environment, preferred.
• Experience working with children in a learning/school environment.
• Enjoy working with a team.

PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.