Instructional Assistant Vocational Program

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : CMC is seeking an energetic and flexible instructional assistant who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population. This position is accountable for providing assistance to the classroom teacher and / or other certified personnel to support the instruction of all students with moderate to intensive special needs and to facilitate educational access for students who may have significant cognitive social / emotional behavioral or daily living skills challenges. This position contributes to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Provide behavioral and learning support instruction and monitoring of students with autism and / or social emotional / behavioral needs2. Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students in all content areas and other activities associated with the curriculum.3. Assist in preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of various learning aids and equipment.4. Assist with and / or monitor transitions and activities of daily living.5. Assist in the supervision of breakfast and / or lunch periods and assemblies and cleaning up of work areas.6. Assist the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include but not limited to recording daily attendance detail history cards cataloging and filing instructional materials.7. Participate and contribute to weekly monthly and long-range planning with the classroom teacher for instructional activities such as observing special days and events field trips and visits and school-wide activities such as health testing etc.8. Contribute to enrichment activities by sharing special talents and abilities which may include the areas of art music cooking etc. consistent with policies of the CMSEC.9. Assist the classroom teacher during the work day in fostering greater understanding within the school-community by means of open communications with school personnel students parents and other interested community residents.10. Assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of children at work or play to provide the teacher an opportunity to work with small groups or individuals.11. Serve as the chief source of information and assist any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.12. Perform duty work (lunch recess line and bus) as assigned by the program director.13. Complete CPI / nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI / nonviolent crisis intervention certification.14. Address and handle students with behavioral issues following directions from the teacher; perform de-escalation strategies and physical supports (as a last resort) with non-violent physical restraint strategies.15. Performing duties associated within specialty areas of assignment. This may include those instructional assistants who are assigned to special projects including grant programs that require specialized training and duties.16. Lift and carry objects and / or classroom equipment up to 50 pounds.17. Able to reach grasp and handle objects using upper extremities.18. Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.19. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.20. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Skills

System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1