Instructional Assistant

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The person filling this position will have the responsibility of assisting the classroom teacher in instructing and supervising students.

The Instructional Assistant shall be responsible to the Supervisor of Special Programs and Services.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree or Highly Qualified Status, preferred.

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Maintain complete confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, understanding, and congeniality for working with students with exceptional learning needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of basic educational terminology.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Regular attendance during scheduled hours.

• Ability to stand, bend, sit, lift, reach, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to ambulate independently.
• Ability to travel to work locations without support.
• Manual dexterity for functions and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, grasping, and demonstrating multi-step physical skills.

The Instructional Assistant will have authority to perform all functions listed below following established policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function to acceptable standards. Reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request, in accordance with law.

• Assist in teaching, working with students individually and in small groups on academic, social, communication, practical life skills, and behavior management activities.
• Monitor students and support classroom activities if the teacher is interrupted or involved in other activities.
• Assist in preparing instructional and classroom materials.
• Collect data for logs and IEP progress reporting.
• Perform lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques as needed.
• Support students with personal hygiene, toileting, diapering, changing clothes, and feeding activities.
• Utilize classroom materials for activities.
• Maintain attendance records and perform clerical tasks related to classroom programs.
• Use strategies to increase student independence.
• Communicate with parents through notes, calls, or emails.
• Operate computers, assistive technology, and other equipment.
• Assist with inventory and ordering supplies.
• Answer telephone calls.
• Escort students to various activities and appointments.
• Supervise and assist with self-help skills during meals and snacks.
• Coordinate community-based activities.
• Assist with special projects and programs.
• Supervise outdoor and physical activities and assist with bus/van loading and unloading.
• Use strategies and equipment to meet instructional objectives.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Support the development of student independence and confidence.
• Act as a role model for students with exceptional learning needs.
• Exercise objective and prudent judgment.
• Assist related services staff with therapies as needed.
• Participate in emergency evacuation drills and procedures.
• Engage in professional development, maintaining 20/15 hours annually.

• This description does not limit additional duties as assigned.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Education Management

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