Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Occupational Course of Study

Position Title (Oracle title)

• INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT—SPECIAL EDUCATION

• Special Education Instructional Assistant – General Curriculum
• Special Education Instructional Assistant – Adapted Curriculum
• Special Assignment Instructional Assistant (SAIA)

Elementary, Middle, or High School

School Site

Noncertified Grade 21

Nonexempt

No

Monday–Friday (occasional evenings and weekends). Workday must not exceed 40 hours per week and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.

Provides support and assists in coordinating instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP). Monitors programs with students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the special education program throughout the district. Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

See Education and Training for requirements for TITLE I schools.

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well‑being of students.
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, behavioral needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Additionally, one of the following:
• Six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or
• Two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.

• Maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification and renew according to WCPSS timelines.

• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

• Provides support and assistance to teachers in coordinating instructional programs for special education students, including familiarity with student’s IEP; ensures an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthful environment for all students.
• Assists teachers with strategies related to the implementation of students’ behavioral intervention plans.
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support student achievement and the school program.
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgment, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times.
• Provides in‑class support while promoting progress towards independence and self‑determination for all students.
• Assists teachers with implementation of low‑ and high‑tech assistive technology and augmentative communication devices in the classroom to meet both class‑wide and individual student needs.
• Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.
• Participates in…