SPED Instructional Assistant

FT - SPED Instructional Assistant

GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #32

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. adaptive equipment assistance, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. (e.g. state testing/assessments, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students (e.g. lavatory, clothing, diapering, toileting, washup, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing conventional/ IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP or pre‑school team for regular students, or students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. student data, assessments, test results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing instructional/ IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students; student conflicts, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing issue to appropriate personnel.
• Submits electronic observations and written anecdotal records when necessary for the purpose of providing necessary information for student learning assessment.

• Experience:
  
  Job related experience is required.
• Education:
  
  Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in a job‑related area.
• Equivalency: 60 hours of verifiable college credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning or Para Pro Exam.
• IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Salary: $16.29 per hour.
• Position Length: 211 days.
• Preferred:
  Enrolled in an education program.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Management