The WSD is seeking one High School based Instructional Assistant to assist and supervise assigned special education students instructionally and behaviorally working with individuals and/or small groups. Duties include (not an exhaustive list): Adapt general classroom material/methods as appropriate to meet the needs of students, in consultation with the classroom and/or special education teacher. Facilitate social and inclusive interactions among the student and his/her peers in the regular student environment.

Implement the program developed by the IEP team. Participate in various community activities and field trips with students. Assist in organizing instructional materials, under the direction of the classroom teacher or special educator. Assist students as required with self-care and other health needs as identified by the student specific plan. Implement instructional and behavioral programs for students, under the general direction of classroom and/or special education teachers. This includes working with students, both individually and in small groups, in a variety of academic areas and functional skills. Implement and practice behavior management/modification plans and programs for and with students. Assist and/or instruct students in functional skills, such as general behavior, dressing/undressing for outdoors,care of belongings, insertion and adjustment of hearing aids and use of other special equipment, and other areas as assigned. Support assigned students with their classroom work in a variety of settings.

Supervising/supporting specific students during daily bus transportation.