Special Education Instructional Health Assistant; MSD Roby Elementary

Position: Special Education Instructional Health Assistant (MSD) 2026-27 Roby Elementary
Join us for the  school year! RES is looking for a motivated individual to assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in the MSD classroom setting. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures.
* Perform a broad variety of health services for students.
* Assist teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students.
* Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
* Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
* Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
* Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
* Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
* Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
* Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
* Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
* Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
* Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
* Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
* Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
* Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
* Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
* Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
* Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
* Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO:
* Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
* Learn child guidance principles and practices.
* Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
* Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
* Print and write legibly.
* Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
* Understand and follow oral and written directions.
* Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
* Work cooperatively with others.
* Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
* Operate instructional and office equipment.
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance. Position Details

Hours:

6.5 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract Length: 183 days per year
* 170 student instructional days
* 4 holidays
* 7 planning days
* 2 extended days Contract Adjustments:
Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date Employment Status:
Full-time with benefits

Employment Type:

10-month employee on the classified pay schedule Qualifications & Requirements

* Education:

Must meet one of the following:
* 48 college semester hours
* An Associate's Degree OR
* High school diploma plus a passing score on the Para educator Assessment Exam.
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