SPED ASC Instructional Assistant

Qualifications

To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Passing score on the Para Pro exam (457)
• Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours).

Under the supervision of the teacher or Related Staff, direct and implement IEP related activities of students. To assure the safety and well‑being of students in Special Education classes and in any activities related to student learning.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in classroom management routines.
• Accompanies the teacher on home visits, as necessary.
• Under the supervision of the teacher, direct IEP related activities of students.
• Under the supervision of the teacher, prepare classroom for activities.
• Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
• Keep equipment/materials used by students clean and in good condition.
• Maintains a professional working relationship with employees and students.
• Assists the teacher with all classroom activities.
• Assists the teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, in‑class, bus loading and other school related activities.
• Participate in in‑service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of 48 semester hours of academic credit that includes 15 semester hours in language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, or professional education (earned from a nationally or regionally accredited college/university) or Passage of Educational Assistant Assessment (Para Pro, Para Educator, and Basic Skills).

Capable of lifting children as needed.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Need to meet NCLB requirements of Highly Qualified.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Patience and acceptance of children with Special Educational needs. Maintains emotional control under stress.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Annually by the principal with input from the teacher(s).