The Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Temporary Instructional Assistant to work with the students, community and staff supporting McCormicks Creek Elementary School. This position is anticipated to last until January 1, 2027
All interested candidates should complete the online application through Applitrack for consideration. The web link is provided below. A complete job description is available at the Applitrack website for review.
https://www.applitrack.com/socs/onlineapp/
Minimum Requirements: The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.
- High School Diploma
- Paraprofessional Certification or 48 transcribed hours at a post-secondary institution
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Spencer-Owen Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.
- Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as determined and directed by the teacher.
- Assist in the implementation of behavior modification plans.
- Direct children in personal management skills.
- Direct children in personal hygiene skills (special education/primary grade-levels).
- Assist special education students when integrated into general education classrooms.
- Assist students when involved in community outings and/or classroom field trips.
- Supervise students and maintain the routine of the classroom while the teacher is out of the room.
- Assist with the utilization of alternate forms of communication.
- Assist with class record-keeping and school reporting forms.
- Prepare materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
- Assist in preparing learning center materials.
- Collect funds as necessary within the classroom.
- Prepare student work folders.
- Assist with arrangements for school outings.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin board displays.
- Monitor confidentiality with regard to each student, his or her individual education program, and his or her progress.
- Monitor student progress through communication with appropriate teacher(s) and/or administrator.
- Communicate classroom information with parents/guardians as determined appropriate by the supervising teacher(s) and /or administrator; Parental concerns regarding a child's classroom performance is to be directed to the teacher(s) of the class(es) being discussed; The paraprofessional is responsible for informing the supervising teacher(s) and/or administrator of any communication with parents/guardians.
- Attend in-service training as determined by the Spencer-Owen Community Schools.