Special Ed Instructional Assistant Job Richland area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Ed Instructional Assistant 1:1

SUMMARY

To assist teachers in the implementation of instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position will be a direct assistance to a special education student in a one on one basis.

EDUCATION/LICENSE/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or Higher preferred but not necessary

Possess computer skills in Word, Spreadsheets, and Data Entry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Under supervision of an assigned teacher and building principal, assist in managing behavior and procedures that are conducive for learning (classroom, halls, restrooms, recess, lunch, etc.).

Under supervision of an assigned teacher, assist in planning and directing learning activities.

Under supervision of an assigned teacher, assist in working with small groups of learners, in order to meet educational needs of students.

Assist in meeting the physical needs of students (e.g., assisting in meeting the needs of physically challenged students).

Under the supervision of an assigned teacher, assist in the management and organizational requirements of instruction (running off materials, setting up materials for group work, recording attendance, recording grades, etc.).

Participate in in-service training programs designed to upgrade knowledge and skills that will assist in meeting the educational, physical, social, or emotional needs of students.

Have the content skills needed to successfully be able to assist an assigned teacher in meeting the academic needs of students.

Be able to effectively work with assigned teachers, parents, and students in order to meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of students.

And any other duties as deemed necessary by their supervisor.

Under the supervision of an assigned teacher, be able to complete duties specific to an aide’s position in any of the following areas:
Journeys, Title I, Pathways, Point, Special Education, Pre-School, Self-Contained, or as Assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate to the duties assigned. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to use appropriate language and accompanying techniques with adolescents on one-to-one basis as well as in groups.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. The employee must be able to attend meetings in…


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