Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Extended Content Standards II

About the role

Provides support and assists in coordinating instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• Makes sure programs are monitored and comply with all relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Motivates students and works in a team environment.
• Maintains an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students.
• Aids teachers with strategies related to the implementation of students' behavioral intervention plans.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and support student achievement.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgment, and remains calm when dealing with students.
• Supports students in achieving independence and self-determination.
• Assists teachers with the implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continues professional growth.
• Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes.
• Assists students with special health care needs, including personal hygiene, restroom functions, mobility assistance, feeding needs, adaptive equipment needs, and behavioral assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• If Title I school, meet ESSA employment requirements and have relevant coursework or work experience.
• Maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Possess CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students.
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students.
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Noncertified Grade 21

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

Workday must not exceed more than 40 hours per week and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.