Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Job Title

Under the supervision of the School Principal, instructs individuals, small groups or classes of students designated by teachers from different classrooms within teacher guidelines, may be expected to prepare lesson plans, materials for lessons, assess students' progress, meet with staff and assist in program planning and revision.

Examples of work include:

• Assist students (individually or small groups) in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculum
• Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
• Observe and monitor behavior of students to ensure safety
• Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required
• Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom and playground
• Implement student's instructional accommodations/modifications within educational settings
• Operate a variety of instructional media and equipment
• Assist in implementing individualized and/or classroom-wide behavior management systems
• Attend to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implement health care. This may include assistance with educational aids such as computer, tape recorder, visual and hearing amplification aids, braces, crutches, wheelchairs, etc.

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Essential skills/abilities include:

• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
• Ability to perform basic clerical work
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions
• Ability to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions
• Possess the ability to organize data, schedules and information relevant to students assigned; an aptitude to work with children and teachers; warmth, empathy and the desire to become involved in the instructional process; the ability to follow instruction and accept constructive suggestions and professional standards. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn curriculum

Qualifications/requirements include:

• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred

Physical requirements include:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students

Required documents include:

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters)
• Resume