TEMP Special Education Assistant-PALS HW

Starting Date: Immediately

TEMP 26/27 PALS Assistant

Job Grade 108, PALS classroom

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to assist a variety of instructional assessment and activities; to assist in the conduct of learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises in the Basic Life Skills classroom.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs under the direction of a teacher.
• Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities.
• Direct students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children with special needs.
• Maintain a variety of records and files.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer assisted instruction equipment and software programs.
• May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.
• Perform routine first aid which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders.
• May perform hygiene related tasks on students including diapering.
• Observe and monitor children with physical handicapping conditions and request appropriate assistance for students experiencing physical distress.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences, and student instruction and training planning processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students with special learning needs;
• behavior management strategies and techniques relating to students experiencing atypical control problems;
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;
• Basic arithmetical concepts;
• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs;
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors;
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional and assessment materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• (1) Associate’s or higher degree,
  or (2) Completion at least 48 semester or 72 quarter hours of college coursework;
  or (3) Meet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing…