Guest Instructional Assistant III - Severely Handicapped; SUB

Santa Maria-Bonita School District INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT III - SEVERELY HANDICAPPED BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of functions pertaining to the care, instruction, and training of severely handicapped students; perform a variety of routine clerical and supporting activities for instructional and therapy personnel.

• Assist instructional and therapy personnel to plan, organize, and conduct instructional, training, and therapy activities with students experiencing various physical and learning handicapsE
• reinforce and follow up learning and training activities with individual studentsE
• monitor and assist children in a variety of self-help activities including dressing, feeding and use of bathroom facilities including bath and showerE
• assist and aid students experiencing personal accidents and who have a limited control of body functionsE
• assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniquesE
• observe and control behavior of students according to approved proceduresE
• assist in the shaping of social behaviorE
• supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and proceduresE
• monitor and assist students in drill, practice and study activitiesE
• direct students into safe learning activities and functionsE
• assist physical therapy personnel in pursuing a prescribed program which may include limb manipulation, body movement, stretching, and swimming instruction as requiredE
• assist in the development of communication skills for students with language and hearing disordersE
• prepare lessons as directed by the teacherE
• assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aidesE
• perform routine first aid including emergency treatment of students experiencing seizures or respiratory problemsE
• administer medication in accordance with specific medical instructionE
• confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of severely handicapped studentsE
• maintain confidentiality of student records and information according to established guidelinesE
• accompany mainstreamed students to regular classrooms as assignedE
• provide instructional assistanceE
• direct student activities as assignedE
• assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activitiesE
• accompany students on field trips as assignedE
• assist students wearing braces and other mechanical apparatusE
• lift and move students as neededE
• participate in staff meetings, inservice training programs and parent conferences as assignedE
• perform a variety of routine clerical duties in support of instructional therapy personnelE
• operate instructional and office equipmentE
• perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics of severely handicapped children
• Behavior management strategies and techniques, and a variety of reinforcement methods and strategies
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Safe practices in classroom activities
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar, and spelling
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary
• Methods, techniques, and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance
• Basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward severely handicapped children
• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment
• Reinforce instruction to students with…