Preschool Itinerant Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education
• An associate's degree (or higher)
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Assists teacher with primary academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
• Assists with physical health programs for students including such activities as physical therapy and assisting students with exercise, stretching, walking, etc.
• Adjusts special equipment for student use as needed.
• Ensures the classroom is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
• Maintains the confidentiality of personally identifiable data on students.
• Makes sure that students' prosthesis, casts, braces, hearing aids, etc. are functioning properly.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students as needed such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, etc.
• Aids in taking students to activities in and out of the school building.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.
• Operates general office equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of the special needs of students identified as disabled under IDEA.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and operation of equipment generally used by disabled students, e.g. wheel chairs, chair lifts, etc.
• Ability to provide supplemental instruction to disabled students through explanation, demonstration or supervised practice.
• Ability to assist the teacher in various classroom and instructional activities.
• Ability to effectively assist the teacher in instructing and assisting disabled students in personal health and hygiene activities.
• Ability to assist in preparing materials for classroom activities.
• Knowledge of and ability to complete the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of all special education, general office and technology equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities.
• Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
• Personal computer experience required.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
• Computer literacy required.

Physical Demands

• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials.
• Pushes/pulls items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
• Sits, stands, walks, talks, listens and/or reaches with hands and arms.
• Uses close vision, distance vision.
• Works irregular or extended hours.
• Frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

Disclaimer Statement

• The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Nondiscrimination Policy

• Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Travel

• Conducts duties primarily in a classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention working with students and interacting with a variety of adults.
• Travel between schools is required; no overnight travel required.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.