Instructional Assistance MSD

Duties

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher;
• Maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams;
• Develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members;
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team;
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required;
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher;
• Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines;
• Affirm the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations;
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures;
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior;
• Check and assist students with lab work as necessary;
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials;
• Operate copy machines;
• Maintain classroom records;
• Maintain attendance records;
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies;
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities;
• Provide for supplies inventory as necessary;
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others;
• Assist student in getting on and off the bus;
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading;
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Education and Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in working with children in an organized special education setting.