What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Support Assistant position at PHILLIPS PROGRAMS?
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.
Salary : $29,000 - $45,000