2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - Pinnacle HS

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Affords support to the instructional program by working with special need students one-on-one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and reporting students' daily activities.
• Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) to complete daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. to take action and/or provide referral for resolution.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records to provide written reference; and/or meet mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment by monitoring student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.).
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) to implement IEP goals; assist in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work place; and ensure students success.
• Remains with student at all times to provide for the safety of student, remove student when necessary and de-escalate situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures.
• Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: Adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; physical restraint practices; age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; maintaining a good rapport with students, employees and community.