Anticipated Special Education Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Special Education

Anticipated special education instructional assistant position available for the  school year at Lehigh Elementary. Hours will be 8:45am - 3pm.

Job Summary:

Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of identified students in a classroom or other learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Possesses high school diploma or equivalency
• Assures compliance with employment eligibility, criminal history record, pre-employment drug testing, and physical examination/TB test standard
• Demonstrates ability to meet "highly qualified" status under the No Child Left Behind legislation
• Associates degree (or) forty-eight post-secondary credits (or) successful completion of district approved assessment
• Experience working with children, including those with special needs, in an organized setting
• Proficiency in the English language with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public
• Ability to operate a computer, associated software, and other office equipment as assigned
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Knowledge of:

• Academic principles and practices
• Child development
• Basic subjects including: mathematics, science, social studies, grammar, spelling, language and reading
• Basic instructional methods, techniques and practices
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct

Primary

Job Functions:

• Understands, relates and assists children with special needs
• Assists students in standardized and district testing
• Maintains student files and program records
• Reinforces instruction within individual or small groups of identified students, as directed by the teacher
• Monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects
• Assists assigned teacher in implementation of student behavior plans, lesson plans and materials to meet student needs
• Assures student understanding of classroom rules and procedures
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects; answers questions and provides proper examples; presents a friendly attitude and provides general guidance
• Performs a variety of duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, reports and documentation
• Provides classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays; distributes and collects paper, supplies and materials
• Communicates with school personnel to exchange information and to assist in resolving issues or concerns
• Maintains annual compliance with Chapter 14 requirements
• Maintains regular and timely attendance

Secondary

Job Functions:

• Reads books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned
• Assists with ordering supplies as directed
• Assists with personal care, if necessary or in an emergency
• Complies with district health and safety regulations
• Attends meetings and training as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Demonstrates ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
• Demonstrates ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
• Demonstrates ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Terms of Employment:
Six to seven and one-half (6-7.5) hours per day - 182 days per year; hourly rate of pay and benefits in accordance with the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. FLSA status: non-exempt. Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.