Instructional Assistant Special Education II Part Time - Taylor Junior High School

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Part-time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$19.64

Class/Calendar:

B21, 9.25 months

Benefits:

None

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans (IEP); to assist students in performingtheir academic, daily living and health care activities; to assist teacher of routine clerical tasks. Demonstrate capacity to operate independently with minimal input from the teacher.

Candidates must complete an on-line application

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction tailored to student IEP goals.
• Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom.
• Proactively collect and monitor data related to academic and behavioral goals, demonstrating initiative and accountability while utilizing district-approved tools and systems.
• Assist in modifying curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression.
• Actively monitor and respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy.
• Act in accordance with district crisis intervention policy while implementing, ASPEN protocols, first aide, CPR (training provided).
• Model and maintain use of de-escalation strategies to support students in behavioral and emotional distress.
• Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities.
• Assiststudents with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment.
• Perform and act in accordance with training as required by the health office.
• Accompany students as they transition across campus including but not limited to arrival and dismissal.
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain asafe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions.
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment.
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior.
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials.
• Perform Medicaid billing in school programs (training provided).
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge.
• Solicit feedback for continuous improvement and participate in professional learning and district led professional development.
• Collaborate with the SPED team focused on meeting student IEP goals.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Required Qualifications:

To be…