Instructional Assistant; Special Education

Instructional Assistant (Special Education) - 7 hrs. per day/5 days per week

Oak Hills High School - Cincinnati, Ohio

POSITION: Instructional Assistant (Special Education) – Oak Hills High School – 7 hrs. per day/5 days per week FILING DEADLINE: Until Filled QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student school year. Salary as per instructional assistant salary schedule.

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Aide (Classroom, Intervention, & Special Education) REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides support services that help students benefit from the educational program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• 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 (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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.

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 (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.). 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 (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.

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.

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