Education Support Professional

Education Support Professional

The job of Instructional Assistant
- Special Education was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom and under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time;

providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending some IEP meetings and training meetings.

The employee is responsible to:

• Assist with the physical, emotional, and educational needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained setting.
• Provides extensive assistance with the implementation of the student's IEP, including implementing behavior management plans. Provide information to the teacher as appropriate in the development of IEPs.
• Assist the teacher in adapting lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students.
• Tutor students individually or in groups under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist teachers in tracking data concerning academic and behavioral student progress and reporting progress to the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of a Behavioral Intervention Plan with consistency and fidelity.
• May perform one or more of the following specific duties as assigned (e.g.; instruct students by following lesson plans in the absence of the teacher; toileting needs, including diapering; feeding students, including G-Tube feeding; supervise students on the playground, field trips or job site; assist students in the use of technology, including computers, braille notes, communication devices, adaptive devices, tablets or other devices;
  
  assist students with mobility and adaptive physical equipment; perform testing and assessment; assist in administering medications or other medical assistance to students after extensive training; assist students on/off buses; intervention with, and management of, students who may be aggressive, self-abusive, angry, emotional, have infectious diseases and/or have been subjected to personal physical abuse; clean and disinfect classroom, equipment and other items as needed;
  
  teach life skills; travel to various locations within the District to provide assistance, etc.).
• Assist classroom teacher by preparing materials/facilities for classroom instruction as directed (e.g., making copies, data collection, assembling materials, and/or assisting the teacher with general clerical duties).
• They may be assigned to ride a bus with students to or from school. Hours worked will either be as part of the contract day or will be paid as additional hours as determined by the principal.
• Maintain effective and positive communication with teachers, students, patrons, volunteers, and District employees.
• Maintain confidentiality of student or District information by following District policies regarding confidential information.
• This position requires punctual and regular daily attendance at the work location.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent assigned to this position. The incumbent is required to perform other related functions as assigned. Other related functions can be performed for no more than 20 percent of an employee's normal workweek (i.e., eight (8) hours per week or thirty-two (32) hours per month).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, and experience requirements; the machine, tools, and equipment used; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Minimum

Job Qualifications:

• It requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Verification may be required.
• One year of successful work experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must be willing to be trained in steps of de-escalation and emergency safety interventions and procedures.
• Assistants working in Title I schools must be Highly Qualified and provide documentation to the District of Highly Qualified Status.
• It requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with students, teachers, staff, administrators, and other professional staff.
• Requires ability to solve a variety of complex situations relating to individual student needs and behaviors.
• Requires basic computer technology skills and the ability to learn to navigate school and student-specific programs.
• Knowledge of basic first aid preferred and ability to learn and assist students with complex medical needs.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.

Machines. Tools & Equipment Used:

• Standard…