Ballard - Special Education Assistant; Extended Resource - FTE

Overview

This position is assigned to the Extended Resource service pathway. To learn more about our special education service pathways, the SPS Special Education Department website describes Placement and primary service types.

• Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g., tests, homework, grades papers, folders) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
• Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environment.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confers with teachers (special education and/or mainstream) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g., phone calls, e-mails, parent‑teacher meetings, recording student progress) for the purpose of providing information related to the student s progress as established in their IEP.
• Directs and implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of meeting needs, protecting safety, and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring student success in school.
• Maintains instructional materials and student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and providing reliable information.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reports to building Principal if assigned through staffing formulas. If based centrally, reports to assigned Special Education Supervisor.

Knowledge

• Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:
  • Instructional procedures and practices
  • Age appropriate student activities
  • Safety practices and procedures
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stages of child development/behavior

Skills

• Ability to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
  • Adhering to safety practices
  • Operating standard office equipment including software applications
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Ability

• Ability to gather and/or collate data; use job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data using defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
• Specific abilities to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
  • Adapting to changing work priorities
  • Communicating with diverse groups
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Working as part of a team
  • Working with constant interruptions
• Keyboarding; learn to use personal computers.
• May require basic signing abilities.

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organization s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job s functions require the following physical demands: seldom lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping,…