Instructional Aide- Special Education

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Provides support services that help students benefit from the educational program. Valid state department of education license/permit required. Meets all mandated state/federal criteria. Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance. Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively. Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct. Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills. Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Performs duties that facilitate the effective delivery/advancement of program services. Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Performs support services that may include student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc. Braille Uses a variety of techniques to adapt materials as needed by the student and teacher.

Ensures that adapted materials are accurate/appropriate. Provides Braille output using a variety of systems. Operates and/or assists assigned students in the use of specialized equipment. Performs basic Braille formatting for literacy, foreign language and Nemeth Code Rules except as requested by the teacher to address student reading ability. Translates student brailled materials.

Classroom Performs non-teaching classroom and ancillary duties under the direct supervision of an assigned teacher. Helps individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate classroom activities as directed. Intervention Helps individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher. Helps implement intervention strategies identified in individualized educational plans (IEP).

Prepares/distributes program materials. Sets up classroom equipment for use. Keeps program areas orderly. Cleans/maintains equipment as directed. Special Education Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc. Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate learning activities. Assists with behavior management plans when required.

Facilitates student mobility. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices. Assists students with personal care as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures. SIT Determines seat assignments. Takes attendance. Ensures that students have books and classroom assignments. Helps students with questions. Authenticates student permission to leave the room. Tracks the location of each assigned student. Controls student access to lockers, toilet rooms, etc.

Prohibits loitering near the room entrance. Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image. Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team. Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently. Maintains open/effective communications. Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time. Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences. Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator. Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.

Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully. Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity. Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance. Attends training/in-service programs as directed. Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements. Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments. Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed. Takes precautions to ensure safety.

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