Special Education Instructional Assistant

Position: Special Education Instructional Assistant I

Special Education Instructional Assistant I

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Job Title

SPED Instructional Assistant I (SPED IA I)

Education

Targeted job-related education that meets the organization’s requirements.

Department / Group

Student Supports - Special Education

Certificates & Licenses

• Must have two years of college credit (48 semester credit hours from an accredited university, excluding remedial courses); an Associate’s Degree from an accredited university; or a passing score on the Para-Pro exam.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Location

TBD

Required Testing

Pre-employment Physical Exam

Level / Salary Range

Support Salary Schedule (Inst. Asst. (Gen Ed/SPED IA I) with or w/o cert.)

Continuing Education / Training

None Specified

HR Contact

HR Director or HR Generalist

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Classified

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Passing score on the Para-Pro exam in lieu of college credit

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Purpose

The job of Special Education Instructional Assistant (SPED IA I) was established to work with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a professionally licensed teacher, providing instruction and support for students receiving a support through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, intervention delivery, support services, data collection support, lunchroom, playground, and related arts support.

Essential

Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Adapts classroom work in order to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc.
• Assists in completing all record keeping requirements.
• Assists in designing/utilizing appropriate materials for individual students in the regular or special education classrooms.
• Assists in instructing children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits (specifically Early Intervention).
• Assists in maintaining a safe work and play environment.
• Assists regular and special education teachers in facilitating modifications and/or adaptations in the educational environment, instructional materials and/or equipment for special education students.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson in order to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching academic goals and grade-level standards.
• Assists students, under supervision of special education and/or regular education teachers, in working toward meeting IEP objectives and goals.
• Assists teacher in maintaining a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Assumes the responsibility of having regular and timely attendance.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the benefit of and in the best interest of students in the academic areas, athletics, special programs, extra–curricular activities, etc.
• Communicates with teachers as may be required to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives (where applicable).
• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Dresses children and changes diapers as necessary (specifically Early Intervention).
• Follows all board policies, school system rules and administrative regulations.
• Implements IEPs that focus on improving areas of skill deficits.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
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