Instructional Assistant Special Education II - Self-Contained - Mountain View High School

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
• Aid in the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom
• Absorb and implement positive behavior intervention plans for students displaying challenging behaviors
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
• Perform and provide support tasks in accordance with district procedures as required based on student need, including but not limited to:
• Behavior management techniques where elopement behavior occurs regularly
• A.S.P.E.N. (Advanced Specialized Program for Exceptional Needs) strategies
• Physical interventions to remediate severe emotional and behavior dysregulation
• Tube feeding
• Dressing and suctioning
• Seizure intervention
• Aerosol generating procedures
• Support students with personal care needs due to a severe medical condition or physical limitations
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Facilitate social peer interactions

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise
• Works well with students, staff, and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
• Operates standard office equipment and organizes and prioritizes tasks
• Uses basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators
• Serves students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
• May need to lift or assist students who have physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more)