Instructional Aide Special Education Mild to Moderate

Instructional Aide – Special Education (Mild to Moderate)

Location:

Palo Alto Unified School District

Employment Type:

Part Time, 6–6.5 hours per day, 10 months per year, until filled.

Salary:
Pay Range $28.90 – $36.82 per hour (Range 23)

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students placed in special education programs because of specific learning disabilities, severe emotional and behavioral issues, orthopedic disabilities, or other limiting conditions. Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and instructional duties in support of the instructional program as required by the individual student’s needs and according to established Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students in an assigned special education program such as Therapeutic Services, Specialized Academic Instruction Learning Centers, orally/aurally, or other special education assignment, mainstreamed class, general education classroom, physical education, recess, lunch, or other activities as assigned.
• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in a special or mainstreamed classroom; assist and attend to special education students during classroom activities, physical education periods or other activities as assigned.
• Assist students in understanding and comprehension of classroom assignments; explain errors and answer questions to reinforce the main lesson plans; assist students with problem‑solving tasks, reading, English and other assignments.
• Reinforce instruction to students with learning disabilities, communication and behavioral issues; confer with teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of special education students.
• Maintain order and direct group activities of students as assigned; monitor, observe and control behavior of students; report progress and concerns regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher; supervise.

75% – 88% on the prorated cost table for part‑time employees.

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