Special Education Assistant - NorthWood Middle School

Position Title: Special Education Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal,
Supervises: Students

Instructional Coach, Classroom Teacher

Evaluated by: Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment: 180 days

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

• To assist teacher in the delivery of effective, high quality instruction that includes rigor and relevance in their content areas in an effort to produce measurable results of student achievement.

• High School Diploma
• Paraprofessional Certification or 60 transcribed hours at a post-secondary institution
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

• Provide one-to-one or small group instruction as determined and directed by teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior modification plans.
• Direct children in personal management skills.
• Assist special education students when integrated into general education classrooms.
• Assist students when involved in community outings and/or classroom field trips.
• Supervise students and maintain the routine of the classroom while the teacher is out of the room.
• Assist with the utilization of alternate forms of communication.
• Prepare materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in preparing learning center materials.
• Monitor confidentiality with regard to each student, his or her individual education program, and his or her progress.
• Attend in-service training as determined by the Wa-Nee Community Schools.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Instructional Coach, Building Principal, Special Education Coordinator, Curriculum Director, or Superintendent.

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education
• Applicable software and applications

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine).

• Assigned Wa-Nee Community School building

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:
This job description was developed by the HR Department.