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Instructional Support Assistant

@ PHILLIPS Programs
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Fairfax, Virginia, United States
$30k-$45k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:assist teacher, supervise students, coordinate with staff
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice preferred; experience with special needs students and in school environment; team player.
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Job Description

Title: Instructional Support Assistant ~ Special Education

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Fairfax, 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.