Instructional Assistant, UES

Instructional Assistant

New Hope-Solebury School District is seeking applicants for an Instructional Assistant to provide support for students with IEPs at the Upper Elementary School.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily and long-range planning and communication with the teachers.
• Provide support to student instructionally and behaviorally in a small group or individually
• Administer assessments and collect data when needed.
• Supervision of students as necessary.
• Work with assigned student to supervise in lunch and other non-instructional time.
• Maintain individual and collective record keeping for assigned student.
• Provide all necessary supports, adaptations, and modifications for students with disabilities as assigned such as but not limited to: toileting, assistance with student's menses care, personal grooming, daily self-help tasks, transfers to and from wheelchairs, support for participation in general and special education classrooms.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree (required).
• Proven experience working with secondary-level students (essential).
• Ability to work effectively and empathetically with students across various developmental stages (K-12).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional confidentiality.
• Physical ability to assist with student mobility and personal care tasks as outlined in student IEPs.

• Requirements: Current and valid Pennsylvania state-mandated clearances (Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114) and all required District certifications.

The New Hope-Solebury School District reserves the right to interviewing candidates prior to the end of job posting date. EEO/AA Employer: The New Hope-Solebury School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. New Hope-Solebury does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.