Instructional Support Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location

• Annandale -
• Annandale,
• VA 22003Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $29,000.00 - $45,000.00Title: Instructional Support Assistant ~
• Special
• Education
• Position
• Type:
• Full-time
• Location:
• Annandale,
• Virginia
• What we do and offer our team: PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools is a private special education day school for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
• What the
• Special
• Education
• Instructional
• Support
• Assistant does: In coordination with the Vocational staff, Behavior and Related Services Departments, the Instructional Support Assistant provides assistance as assigned to classroom staff in programming for a student or group of students.The Instructional Support
• Assistant assists the teacher as assigned in any of the following: Assists in assigned classrooms with individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher. Provides individualized instruction and supervision for students on and off-campus in areas assigned by supervisor and teaching staff. Assists teacher in daily organizational planning. Assists in recording and reporting behavior data; evaluating student progress and writing reports in relevant subject areas. Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals in coordination with classroom staff and supervisor. Supervises students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus. Supervises classroom in absence of teacher when needed or instructed by supervisor. Implements individual and classroom behavior programs.
• Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher. Assists staff in special projects, i.e. inventories, field trips, off-campus training etc. What the
• Special
• Education
• Instructional
• Support
• Assistant brings to the team:: Bachelor’s Degree in fields such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, preferred (but not required) Experience in special needs school environment, preferred. Experience working with children in a learning/school environment. Enjoy working with a team. PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.