Job Description
Job Summary
Opening Doors Therapy is looking for an Instructional Assistant to work in person with an 11th grade student in Philadelphia, PA. The schedule would be 8:20am-3:15pm Monday-Thursday (lunch 12-12:30) and 9:30am-10:30am Friday. Pay is $28-30/hr plus mileage. This position involves working closely with team members to provide assistance and support to students with IEPs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working as an IA, experience working with students with IEPs, supporting students during instructional activities, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and educational activities tailored to individual student needs.
- Implements accommodations in a student's IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
- Help monitor student progress and behavior, implementing behavior management techniques as needed.
- Collaborate with IEP team members.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students as required.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an IA.
-Experience working with students in an educational setting.
- Familiarity with special education practices and principles, including IEP development and implementation.
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies and techniques for working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person