Special Education Instructional Assistant

7-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Works under the direct supervision of the teacher to support the instructional needs in the classroom.

• Maintain a professional working environment and positive interpersonal working relationships with staff and students.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas.
• Comply with all applicable district, state, and federal guidelines, policies and laws.
• Implement strategies that protect the legal rights of students and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all students.
• Supervise students in the classroom, lunchroom, locker room, playground, hallways, bus arrival/departure, and other areas as directed.
• Implement instructional strategies that respect individual differences, foster student achievement, and maintain supportive and inclusive environments.
• Implement and modify behavioral strategies for students consistent with classroom and building behavior goals.
• Use independent judgment with guidance from licensed teachers and/or specialists.
• Perform work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, high noise levels, and new or emergency situations.
• Maintain and improve professional skills in order to contribute to the learning of all students.
• Work with students in the classroom and other supervised learning environments. May work one-on-one or in a small group setting. Support and promote academics, social skills, life skills, personal hygiene and vocational skills.
• Clean and sanitize classroom learning tools and/or equipment according to specific instructions.
• Attend training as assigned to meet the needs of students.
• Correct papers, compile simple statistics, take attendance, and maintain accurate records for required reports.
• Assist students in independent or small group study and follow-up; administer remedial drill work, and provide computer assistance. Work to assist ELL, Resource Room, and/or Title I students.
• Assist students in the use of educational software and computer technology as related to classroom instruction.
• Participate in activities related to the learning/teaching process.
• Function effectively in the classroom setting to enhance student learning.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not include other occasional work, the inclusion of which would be in conformance to this type of position.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of two years (72 quarter credit hours) of higher education, an Associate’s Degree or the ability to pass a Work Keys assessment in Reading, Writing and Math.