Instructional Assistant, Life Skills Support

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Aspire Educational Services Full time

Job description

Empower Extraordinary Minds as a (Special Education) Instructional Assistant
Are you passionate about making a profound impact on the lives of children with special needs? Do you love helping others succeed academically and personally? If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional who believes that every child deserves a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we have an incredible opportunity for you

Aspire Educational Services is seeking **_Instructional Assistants_** committed to creating a nurturing space where children with diverse abilities can flourish. The Instructional Assistant will support the teachers/therapists in providing instruction and requires the employee to support students with a variety of needs, which may include academic support and/or behavioral support to include aggressive or self-injurious behavior.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise student(s) to various locations across all educational settings.
- Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials.
- Assist the student(s) with use of equipment to include communication devices (if applicable).
- Assist student(s) with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living to include feeding, grooming, bathing, diapering, and toileting (if applicable).
- Accompany student(s) on the bus or other vehicle.
- Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior as needed.
- Cue student(s) to remain on task and complete activities assigned by the teacher/therapist.
- Follow Individual Education Plans and assist with data collection on student performance.
- Support parental involvement activities.
- Employees may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Physical Requirements are dependent upon the school and the needs of the students.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- High School Diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.
- Must have passion for working with children with disabilities.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to pass school background requirements such as child abuse clearances, FBI Fingerprints, etc.

**Comprehensive Benefits Package**:

- Paid time off to encourage a healthy work/life balance
- Paid major holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance available
- 401K with a generous company match
- Paid training provided by Aspire’s team of experienced professionals

**Why AES?**
We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

**About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.**
Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools. AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers. AES has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.

At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.

**_ Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization._**

Work Location: In person

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