Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Instructional Assistant, Special Education

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Base pay range $13.85/hr - $19.33/hr

Primary Purpose To assist the classroom teacher in providing curriculum activities and experiences designed to their potential for intellectual,, physical and social growth of all special education students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Paraprofessional Certification (preferred, required upon employment)
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions; work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students; maintain composure under stressful conditions; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Experience

• Basic computer skills performed (preferred)
• Background in working with special needs children or adults (preferred)

Major Responsibilities And Duties/Essential Functions

• Assist teacher in daily classroom operations and help provide a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior management and medical needs of students.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
• Feed or help students feed themselves.
• Assist with special toileting needs.
• Monitor students to and from buses, in cafeteria, in inclusion classrooms and in hallways to and from activities.
• Sanitize room and equipment.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Equipment Used Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other office or classroom machines

Working Conditions Mental Demands:
Ability to make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a caring, supportive, but non-emotional manner.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Ability to lift or move at least 40 pounds and push over 100 pounds; must be able to work in a noisy environment; provide sanitation needs and student hygiene; assist in restraining students in crisis situations.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Education and Training