Special Education Assistant

$500 Sign-On Bonus and Pay Rate: $19.00

The Instructional Assistant reports to and is supervised by the Special Education Teacher under the direction of the Education Director. He/she is responsible for assisting in the implementation of each student's Individualized Education Program (lEP). The Instructional Assistant provides assistance with instruction, engages students during non-instructional activities, and monitors students while moving to and from various locations and activities. The Instructional Assistant must be able to take direction from all supervisors in implementing best practices and support students through both work tasks and limits set by supervisors. He/she must be energetic and enthusiastic, as well as, patient and understanding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Instructional Assistant must meet the following criteria's listed below:

· Effectively and professionally communicates with:

· Other school staff

· Parents/Caregivers

· Supervisors

· Students

· Behavior Management

· Follow all Behavior Intervention Plans

· Use a neutral tone when managing behaviors

· Adhere to exclusion, seclusion, and restraint regulations & BPS

· Collect required behavior data

· IEP Implementation

· Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff

· Facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations and strategies

· Working with Students

· Engage students during academic work

· Engage students during non-academic activities

Other Duties & Responsibilities

· May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalence and one (1) year of experience preferred

· Must be 18 years old

· Must have excellent behavior management skills and be able to redirect inappropriate behaviors quickly

· Must be able to lift 80 pounds

· Must be able to pass an FBI and State of MD background check. Will also be required to pass a drug test, complete a physical and a TB test

Linwood Center currently offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

· Competitive Pay

· Annual/Sick/Personal Leave

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Prescription Drug Coverage

· Employee Assistance Program

· Life Insurance & Supplemental Insurance

· Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

· 401k Match

· Holiday Pay

· Employee Assistance

· Bereavement Leave

Please note the following:

· Candidates that are referred to Linwood Center by an employment, or temporary agency are not eligible to receive a Sign-On-Bonus for positions that qualify for a Sign-On-Bonus.

Shift: Monday thru Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.

$500 Sign-On Bonus and Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Linwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Private school
• School
• Special education school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work for any employer in the US?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person