Special Education Instructional Aide II - Rock Creek Elementary School CL

Special Education Instructional Aide II

Paraprofessional Requirements:
1. High School diploma or the equivalent, AND 2. Two years of college - 48 units (attach evidence), OR 3. A.A. degree or higher - (attach evidence), OR 4. Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. (If passed, attach CBEST, or evidence of passing a Paraprofessional Exam in compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Please attach evidence to Edjoin application. Applicants who have not previously met these requirements are welcome to apply, but if selected for an interview, will be contacted by Human Resources prior to their interview to take a Paraprofessional test at the District Office.

Job Description / Essential Elements:
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JOB TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE II DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, training, and personal care needs of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities; to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment; to perform clerical duties; and to do related work as required. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision and training opportunities within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures.

This job class provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the District's educational environment. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff. Assignments may be performed as part of a Resource Specialist "pull-out" special education program (RSP), within a Special Day Class (SDC), or by providing special education support in a regular education environment.

Employees in this classification, under the supervision of a credentialed school nurse, provide specialized health care procedures to specific disabled students.

SUPERVISOR:
School Site Administrator, Credentialed School Nurse, and Assigned Teacher TYPICAL DUTIES Responsible for the following typical duties as defined in job description for "Instructional Aide." Assists teacher(s) in instructing individuals and/or small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic, vocational, and/or specialized subject areas; tutors students as assigned Assists certificated teacher(s) in implementing curriculum for assigned area(s) of instruction Assists in supervising students to maintain effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems observed and disciplining when necessary Assists in organizing assigned learning and/or instructional environment(s), maintaining bulletin boards, issuing and retrieving equipment/materials, and maintaining neat and orderly classroom/instructional areas Provides feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student Discusses rules and consequences of actions for inappropriate behavior with students Following training by and under supervision of a credentialed school nurse, assists students in personal care such as toileting, dressing, grooming, and eating Prepares materials for use in instructional activities;

types and makes dittos; copies materials, collates, staples, and hole punches tests and work sheets; gather appropriate resource information/materials; and sets up equipment as assigned Provides teacher(s) and/or school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintaining accurate student records Participates in parent/family meetings as assigned Administers and scores tests, daily assignments, and homework Maintains informational and operational records and files including test/homework scores, attendance information, meal counts, student work folders, learning center/computer lab use, and records related to books, materials, equipment, and supplies Monitors and assists students while using equipment such as computer terminals, controlled readers, and cassette players as assigned Monitors, inventories, orders, and maintains instructional supplies and equipment Takes daily attendance and prepares appropriate attendance forms Prepares answer keys for worksheets and tests Contacts parents regarding meetings, appointment scheduling, and to verify/obtain information Escorts students to and from classroom, library, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas Assists in monitoring and supervising students during lunch, recess, field trips, etc.,

as assigned Performs a variety to clerical tasks as assigned including typing, filing, telephone, message delivery, routine data entry, etc. Supervises the preparation and serving of snacks and meals Provides First Aid in accordance with established District guidelines and policies May assist with standardized testing associated with regular education district-wide assessments under the supervision of…