Position Summary
The Support Instructor provides instructional and behavioral support to students with
developmental disabilities by serving in the role of either an Intervention Specialist or
Instructor Assistant as assigned. This position ensures continuity of instruction, student
supervision, and implementation of educational programming during staff absences and
operational needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a substitute for Intervention Specialists and Instructor Assistants as assigned.
- Implement lesson plans, instructional activities, behavior support plans, and classroom
routines developed by the regular teacher.
- Deliver instruction to students with moderate, severe, and profound disabilities in
individual, small-group, and whole-group settings.
- Support students in achieving IEP goals and collect student performance data.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, lunch, arrival,
dismissal, community-based instruction, and extracurricular activities.
- Provide personal care and support activities of daily living as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, administrators, and support staff.
- Provide direction to Instructor Assistants, substitute staff, volunteers, and student
workers when assigned to a lead role.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and team meetings.
- Complete attendance, data collection, transportation, and other required
documentation.
- Perform delegated health-related procedures and nursing tasks as trained and
authorized.
- Drive county vehicles and assist with community-based instruction as assigned.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and organized learning environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Ohio Substitute Teaching License or ability to obtain and maintain appropriate
licensure.
- Valid Ohio Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to effectively support students with developmental disabilities.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Prior special education experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, transfer, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, walk, and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to respond to student medical, behavioral, and safety needs.