SPED Instructional Assistant - Mountain Vista Elementary

Instructional Assistant Special Education

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual and/or small groups of students in a special education program. Monitors and reports progress regarding behavior, health, social and cognitive performance. Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to program needs and classroom activities.

Representative duties include:

• Reinforcing instruction to students with a variety of special academic and behavioral needs;
• Assisting with the organization of the classroom environment and preparation, distribution and collection of papers, supplies and materials in a neat and orderly manner;
• Assisting teacher with classroom setup, such as bulletin boards and work areas;
• Presenting lessons in academic, social/emotional, fine/gross motor, health and behavioral skills and other areas as assigned;
• Assisting with student behavior, following classroom rules, behavior plans and approved techniques and strategies;
• Assisting teacher with monitoring and reporting of progress regarding student performance and achievement through observation, assessment and daily contact;
• Accompanying and assisting students in general education classroom, computer lab, library and other settings as assigned;
• Performing a variety of clerical duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials, scoring papers (with answer guide) and answering phones;
• Assisting with parent/guardian communication via telephone, written communication and translating and interpreting as needed;
• Assisting with preparing and maintaining student records and files as necessary, to include Individualized Educational Programs paperwork;
• When requested, conferring with teachers and support staff concerning Individualized Educational Programs;
• Directing group activities of students to include lunch, recess, playground, field trips and other activities as assigned;
• Accompanying and assisting students at community trips, bus stops, offices and other locations as assigned;
• Assist with toileting and training needs of students;
• Assisting with self-help skills of students (eating, dressing, and personal hygiene such as toileting, diapering, cleaning and grooming)
• Assisting with supervision, assuring the health and safety of students, and implementing specialized physical health care plans (such as catheterization, suctioning, seizure disorders/procedures, tube feeding) as prescribed by a nurse;
• May attend school functions, staff in-service training and other meetings;
• May assist in other classrooms on an emergency basis;

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of child development.
• General needs and behavior of children.
• Methods and techniques of instruction.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Classroom procedures and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Reading and writing communication skills

Ability to:

• Assist with instruction and related activities in a special education program;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Assist students with all subjects and lessons taught in the classroom;
• Assist in supervising and disciplining assigned students according to approved policies and procedures;
• Plan and organize work; maintain records and prepare reports; meet schedules and timelines;
• Communicate effectively with students and adults;
• Operate a variety of office equipment such as, but not limited to, computer terminal, typewriter, calculator, telephone, fax, two-way radio and copier;
• Ability to read and write at the level required to perform the duties of this position - print and write legibly;
• Supervise and discipline students according to approved procedures;
• Assist students and staff with various self-help and health procedures;
• Accept and carry out work assignments cooperatively and willingly;
• Work with others effectively, tactfully, courteously and respectfully;

Education/Licenses/

Experience:

• Must have one of the…