Instructional Assistant II - Special Ed

Basic Function

Under the direction of a certificated administrator, assist certificated teachers and/or other service providers in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs; assist in providing learning activities and meeting the special needs of assigned students in areas related to feeding, toileting, positioning, hygiene, motor skills, sensory and physical therapy functions; monitor health conditions.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Programs; provide routine clerical duties in support of the educational program.

Instructional Assistant I: provides instructional support to students classified with mild to moderate learning and/or emotional disabilities.

Instructional Assistant II: provides instructional support, health and hygiene services and behavior modifications to students classified with mild to moderate or moderate to severe learning and/or emotional disabilities; may be trained in specialized health care procedures.

• Assist instructional staff and/or other service providers in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students classified with mild to moderate or moderate to severe learning and/or emotional disabilities; monitor and reinforce student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist with the implementation of Individual Education Programs.
• Monitor student health conditions; respond to seizures, respiratory problems and other medical emergencies according to District protocols; prepare related paperwork as appropriate; notify appropriate staff of student health conditions and progress.
• Observe, monitor and redirect behavior of students in accordance with grade level, student’s ability to understand discipline and approved procedures; utilize approved techniques for responding to students whose behavior may escalate to self‑injurious or physically aggressive acts; collect data and monitor progress.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, positive attitude and general guidance; confer with instructional staff and/or other service providers concerning adapting lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Assist students with personal hygiene including bathing, brushing teeth and grooming as required; assist students with eating activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as required.
• Monitor and assist students with activities to develop small muscle and eye‑hand coordination; assist students in learning gross motor skills such as walking, jumping and climbing; assist students in learning fine motor skills such as reaching, grabbing, folding, cutting and writing.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of educational activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; distribute and collect student assignments, documents and various forms; reinforce concepts and ensure student understanding of assignments and homework instructions; reinforce vocabulary and concepts as necessary; assist students with meeting individual education goals and objectives; collect data and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Observe and redirect behavior of students according to approved procedures; monitor and interact with students during outdoor, physical education and other recreational activities as directed; develop incentives as positive reinforcement; reinforce behavior modification techniques determined by the teacher.
• Assist with maintaining student records and files related to progress, behavior and assigned activities; prepare mandated time accounting reports and documentation as required; collect data and monitor student progress.
• Assist students to perform and develop independent living and self‑help skills such as shopping, counting money, cleaning and related activities as assigned; assist students to develop…