Special Education Instructional Assistant IV

Job Title: Instructional Assistant IV (Special Ed.)

Reports To:

Building Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position assists classroom teaching staff and/or specialists by performing instructional tasks in small groups and one-on-one settings and provides student supervision in the Basic Life Skills Program (all levels K-21). Additionally, individuals in this classification may provide student support in a Resource Room, Intensive Learning Center or classroom environment as assigned. Assignment, location and hours worked are subject to change based on program/staffing needs.

Basic essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Be capable of physically assisting students with specials needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and takes direction from professional support personnel (e.g., speech therapist, behavior specialist, occupational therapist, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner with students who demonstrate significant or clinical levels of behavior.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, lavatory, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, student conflicts, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach.
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of his/her work with special education children and other staff
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity(ies).
• Oversees and supervises students during activities, in library, in hallways, on field trips, at lunch and recess, ensuring safety and security at all times.
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses.
• Assists students with managing behaviors and resolving conflicts as assigned by the teacher in multiple settings including classroom, individual learning space, and community.
• Maintains accurate and current student records (e.g., behavior/academic data), attendance records and files.
• Maintains a safe learning environment for students at all times.
• Follows the prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Assists the teacher in developing and assembling alternative educational materials (copying, typing,…