Instructional Assistant
Current- Employed as a paraprofessional (1:1 direct support staff) at a school for children and young adults with neurological disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, and various other special needs.- Carried out individualized behavior and lesson plans set by the special education teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and the board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)- Made any and all materials needed for my student, which includes but is not limited to… Show more - Employed as a paraprofessional (1:1 direct support staff) at a school for children and young adults with neurological disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, and various other special needs.- Carried out individualized behavior and lesson plans set by the special education teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and the board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)- Made any and all materials needed for my student, which includes but is not limited to, data sheets, academic materials made in Microsoft Word or BoardMaker, and programming assistive communication devices. - Took detailed daily data on their academic and therapeutic progress, as well as tracking and recording behavioral data. All data is put into documents in Microsoft Excel, and all written data is organized into binders. - Assisted my student’s teacher and therapists by organizing their materials, personal files, and data accordingly.- Regularly attended PPT’s and any case management meetings with parents and school districts for my student. Show less