Instructional Assistant-Special Education

Position Details

This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant positions for the  school year. The eligibility list will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur within a period of one year, or until depleted. Vacancies in this classification work from 5-6 hours per day, 205 days per school year.

The recruitment process will consist of a training and experience evaluation and a structured interview.

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist certificated staff in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students with mild to moderate disabilities in a classroom setting; assist students with developing behavioral skills; perform a variety of instructional support activities to help students learn curriculum.

The Instructional Assistant-Special Education classification can be differentiated from other classifications in the Instructional Assistant-Special Education series in that this classification is responsible for providing grade‑level academic support to students with mild to moderate disabilities. Other classifications provide support for students with severe cognitive/physical disabilities or significant behavioral difficulties.

Assist certificated staff by providing benchmark (grade-level) and strategic academic instruction to support individuals or small groups of special education students in a classroom; collaborate with certificated staff on lesson plans and site materials to meet student needs; implement lesson plans and instructional activities; observe and track academic progress and behavior of students and provide updates to assigned teacher.

Monitor and assist students at varying levels of ability with completing assignments and educational activities; explain and ensure student understanding of classroom assignments and homework instructions; administer and monitor students during tests.

Observe and control student behavior in the classroom according to approved procedures; enforce appropriate student behavior and ensure student understanding of classroom rules; monitor students during outdoor activities, recess, eating, field trips, job site visits and various other activities; plan and facilitate structured playground activities; answer questions and provide behavioral guidance.

Assist certificated staff in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.) and related goals and objectives, supporting students in meeting IEP goals and objectives, monitoring progress, and adapting, accommodating, and modifying classroom and homework assignments to meet individual student needs and reinforce learning activities.

Accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes as assigned without disrupting classroom activities; take notes for students as needed; escort students to and from buses and classes; push student wheelchairs and assist with walkers; lift students in and out of wheelchairs; assist students on and off buses.

Assist students with reading activities; observe reading abilities; assist with letter and word pronunciation, recognition, spelling, writing exercises, and assignments.

Assist students with operating computers and utilizing software and internet applications.

Perform clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing instructional materials, scoring student tests and assignments, recording grades, taking and recording attendance, and maintaining various records related to student progress reports, IEP goals, and behavioral tracking; assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and services as assigned.

Provide classroom support by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials.

Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.

Administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed.

Attend and participate in various…