Substitute Instructional Assistant​/Special Ed Instructional Assistant

Location: Manchester

CLASS

TITLE:

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

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REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - continued:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate AND

60 College Credit Hours or Para educator Certificate

ADDENDUM:

This job is considered a Safety Sensitive position because a single mistake by the employee can create an immediate threat of serious harm to students and fellow employees.

Adopted August 2002

Instructional Assistant Addendum

All Instructional Assistants employed to work in the Clay County Public Schools from all funding sources will provide support to the students and teachers through the following activities:

• Complete student documentation as directed by certified staff/ This may involve keeping a daily log/journal, behavior/instructional charting, medical log/forms etc.
• Follow schedule developed by Principal and/or Supervisor, including beginning and ending time.
• Complete biweekly Instructional Aide Log and attach to time sheet.
• Participate in a minimum of 18 hours of Professional Development as assigned by the District and /or SBDM Council.
• Implement components of section 504 plans, which may include medical and physical procedures.
• Administration of medication and perform required health services such as tube feeding, catheterization, diabetic testing, etc., based on student needs when delegated by a physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner or registered nurse. Appropriate training and supervision by the school nurse will be provided.
• Assist in providing…