SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant -Special Education Self-Contained

Instructional Assistant II – Special Education Isle of Wight County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Sped Self-Contained for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have an Associates Degree, completion of 60 college credit hours, or have passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment. Minimum hourly rate of pay: $19.75/hour Qualified candidates must also complete the required Autism Spectrum Disorder training. Position Specification

General Statement of Job Responsible for providing instructional or other direct services to students working under the supervision of a certified teacher. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts; Prepare lesson materials, visual aids, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations; Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, electronic presentations, role-playing, and other instructional methods; Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master content, complete assignments, and prepare for assessments; Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, auditoria, gymnasia, and authorized off-site locations; Conduct demonstrations to teach skills associated with sports, arts, crafts, and social interactions; Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, pencils, and personal learning devices to students; Distribute classwork activities, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests, and collect them when they are completed; Enforce the Student Code of Conduct; Grade classwork activities, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests using answer sheets or electronic marking devices; Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage; Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to be analyzed by the special education teacher; Organize and supervise planned games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development; Prepare and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, graphs, and summaries; Provide extra assistance to students based on unique needs in such areas as communication, mobility, self-help, and self-regulation; Intervene, verbally and/or physically, to prevent a student's injury to self, peers, or staff; Maintain working record of students' presence during delivery of special education services; Assist in bus loading and unloading; Attend meetings and serve on committees during regular work hours, at the direction of the special education teacher and/or building administrator; Duplicate behavior intervention strategies, personal development programs, and therapeutic regimens, under the supervision of special education teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, and other professional staff, as appropriate; Collect money from students for school-related projects; Maintain electronic devices in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use; Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted via internet connections; Support students with disabilities in their use of various assistive technology devices and specialized equipment to assist them in accessing their curricula; Assist students with disabilities with self-help and personal management skills; Organize, inventory, and stock teaching materials and supplies; Type, file, and duplicate materials; Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations; Provide oversight to students with disabilities during pre-vocational and vocational activities in the classroom and community settings; Transport students to and from curriculum-related activities using school provided vehicles; Maintain data on student performance during off-site activities; Direct all questions, concerns or inquiries from general education teachers, parents, or other individuals having a vested interest in the student to the special education teacher or administrator; Seek the guidance of the special education teacher or administrator, as unique situations arise, that require authorization beyond the instructional assistant level; and Perform any other duties as directed, to ensure the implementation of students' IEPs in accordance with regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements. Education and/or Experience Associates Degree or has passed the state Paraprofessional Assessment (PRAXIS).Certificates, Licenses, Permits: Completion of Autism Spectrum Disorder training for paraprofessionals.