Instructional Support Specialist

pstrongTitle:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Instructional Support Specialist ndash; Empower U/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongClassification:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strongKISSA Wage Schedule/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongReports to and/strong/p pstrongEvaluated By:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strongPrincipal/Administrator of Empower U/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongTerms of/strong/p pstrongEmployment:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strong182 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering classified personnel. (7.25 hours per day)/p pstrongPositions/strong/p pstrongSupervised:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; None/p pnbsp;/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p pstronguBROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:/u/strong/p pnbsp;/p pInstructional Support Specialists work under the overall supervisor of the Principal/Administrator of the buildings with direct supervision provided by the special education teacher. Instructional Support Specialists provide direct instructional support alongside the classroom teacher in the areas determined by studentsrsquo; Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the studentsrsquo; disabilities./p pnbsp;/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstronguDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/u/strong/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p ol liAssist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers./li liAssist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for the students and monitor their progress./li liProvide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities./li liWork with related services staff, such as speech language pathologists, school social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc./li liAssist classroom teachers with maintaining student records./li liSupport students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills./li liSupport the management of challenging behaviors./li liProvide assistance with feeding and toileting./li liAssist students with medical needs including, but not limited to, Diastat and CPR./li liSupervise students in both a classroom and community setting./li liCollect and report data through special education student management system (PowerSchool Special Education)./li liAssist in the making of instructional materials for the students./li liOther duties as assigned./li /ol pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstronguKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:/u/strong/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p ol liMust meet one of the following:/li ol liCompleted at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR/li liObtained an associatersquo;s or higher degree OR/li liHigh school graduate/li /ol liBA degree preferred./li /ol ol start="3" liCurrent CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certificates and CPI training./li liDemonstrated dependability and promptness./li liEvidence of skills with behavior management./li liUnderstanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward students./li liAbility to assume responsibility for supervising students on an independent basis./li liAbility to maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents, and the general public while maintaining student confidentiality./li liMust be able to lift 40-60 lbs./li liChauffeur license required (or willingness to obtain) with clean driving record./li liWillingness to work as part of a team of professionals./li liMust pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation./li /ol pnbsp;/p pThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements./p pnbsp;/p pstrongBenefits:nbsp;/strongRobust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans./p pThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./p pnbsp;/p pstrongThe final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire./strong/p pnbsp;/p pThe District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources/p