Instructional Assistant - 1 on 1

Instructional Assistant (Special

Education:

1 on 1 EA)

Under direct supervision, the 1 on 1 Instructional Assistant in Special Education provides individualized educational and access support to an assigned student under the direction of licensed instructional staff. The assistant helps the student access instruction, demonstrate learning, participate in classroom and school activities, use educational materials and technology, and develop independence. Support is provided in accordance with the student's educational plan, staff direction, district procedures, and applicable confidentiality requirements.

The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these functions.

Moving around the classroom and school campus efficiently

Engaging in physical activities during lessons, recess, and physical education

Responding quickly to student needs and emergencies

Demonstrating and participating in activities that require physical movement and coordination

Student Support:

• Provide one-on-one assistance during lessons, independent work, assessments, transitions, and other school activities.
• Scribe the student's dictated responses accurately and without prompting, interpreting, correcting, or altering the student's ideas.
• Assist with note-taking, keyboarding, document navigation, page turning, organizing materials, and other tasks needed for the student to access and complete academic work.
• Read directions, questions, or instructional text aloud when directed and when permitted by the student's educational or assessment plan.
• Prepare, position, and manage books, papers, writing tools, manipulatives, adaptive equipment, and digital devices so the student can participate as independently as possible.
• Support student's use of assistive technology, accessibility tools, communication systems, and classroom technology as trained and directed.
• Reinforce skills, strategies, and concepts previously introduced by the teacher.
• Break assignments into manageable steps, repeat or clarify directions, and provide approved prompts without completing the student's thinking or decision making.
• Assists students in achieving their goals that require physical and emotional support with successfully navigating classroom, cafeteria and school-related experiences as outlined by their IEP and teacher direction. Participate in field trips with the student.

Behavioral Support and Safety & Health:

• Implement behavior management strategies, following Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), to support students' emotional and behavioral development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, following established protocols for medical and emergency situations.
• Assist with functional access, position educational materials or equipment, and other assigned school routines after receiving appropriate training.
• Observe the student and promptly report changes in participation, comfort, access, behavior, or safety to appropriate staff.
• Maintain student's dignity and privacy while providing safe and consistent support with personal needs. Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, medical needs, and personal hygiene as appropriate to individual development. Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries and immediately refer instructional, behavioral, safety or health concerns to the appropriate licensed or supervisory staff member.

Assistive Technology:

• Familiarize the student with assistive technology tools and aid them in using these devices to enhance their learning and/or communication needs.

Classroom Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and other designated staff.
• Facilitate the inclusion of our students into general education classroom activities, ensuring they have equal access to the curriculum.
• Communicate all concerns and questions directly to the special education or classroom teacher only.
• Communicate relevant observations…