Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Extended Content Standards

Preferred Qualifications

First Aid and CPR certifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support and assistance to teachers in coordinating instructional programs for special education students, including familiarity with student’s IEP; ensures an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students. Assists 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 to support student achievement and the school program. Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times. Provides in-class support while promoting progress towards independence and self-determination for all students. Assists teachers with implementation of low and high tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom to meet both class-wide and individual student needs. Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality. Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment. Coordinates, assists, and facilitates student transitions between classes; assists students by providing for special health care needs, which could include: Personal hygiene, restroom functions, diapering, etc.; Mobility assistance including lifting, positioning or transferring student; Activities related to seizure control; Feeding needs; Adaptive equipment needs such as wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, hearing aids, braille, assistive listening devices (ADL), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices; Behavioral assistance and CPI skills. Performs other related duties, as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-SATA Only: Assigned to be a one on one instructional assistant to a student who has severe to profound learning disabilities. Attends and successfully completes specialized training, as determined by student’s IEP. WORKING CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical requirements are consistent with those for medium work. School can contact the school’s Physical Therapist for assistance, if needed, for proper lifting techniques. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work in a classroom and office environment, and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/2023 DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.