Instructional Assistant II-LH​/CH​/RSP

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II – (CH/LH/RSP)

Under the direction or collaboration with an assigned Supervisor, assist a special education Teacher or Specialist in providing instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with special learning challenges, including but not limited to learning and/or mild to moderate disabilities, in an RSP, Special Day Class (SDC) or designated instructional services (DIS) classroom and learning environment; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance;

prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

• Assist instructional personnel in providing instruction and assistance to individuals/small groups of students with learning and/or mild to moderate disabilities, including but not limited to the speech, hearing or visually impaired in an RSP, SDC, SED or SH class; monitor and control LH/CH students out in the community.
• Attend and assist lower-functioning students in a mainstreamed classroom; reinforce instruction as directed by the Instructor or Specialist and assist with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Tutor or drill students individually or in groups, following lesson plans and designed IEP’s or SPs, in a variety of academic subjects to explain and/or reinforce learning concepts; explain errors and answer questions; use games, skits, puppets and other instructional activities to reinforce the main lesson plan.
• Assist students with special learning challenges receiving vocational training; prepare work area and inspect work for accuracy.
• Observe and control behavior of students in and out of the classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; provide input and assist instructors with determining student advancement through established learning programs.
• Provide support to a Teacher or Specialist by setting up work areas/displays, assisting in administering tests, preparing instructional, motivational/decorative materials; assist with classroom clean up and sanitation; assist in teaching computer skills at various levels.
• Assist, administer, correct and record tests, papers, essays and homework assignments as directed; prepare homework packets as assigned; record role and call students and parents to follow up on students absences as assigned by the teacher.
• Confer, as needed, with Teachers or Specialists concerning programs and materials to meet the academic and communication needs of assigned special education students; arrange for guest speakers and field trips as assigned.
• Supervise students according to program guidelines on the playground or field trips as assigned; assure the continuance of classroom activities and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors when the teacher is absent from the room.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as maintaining accurate recordkeeping of students achievements, daily work, homework, grades and attendance; maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with legal requirements and policies.
• Operate office machines, including computer, copier, fax machine, laminator, tape recorder, VCR and typewriter; operate audio-visual equipment.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, and friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health/safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean/orderly classroom environment; provide basic First Aid and comfort to students as needed.
• Provide instruction, information and assistant to substitute Instructors and parent volunteers as assigned; participate in meetings, conferences and inservice training as assigned; provide input to IEP meetings and to parents.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to children/adolescence with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of subjects taught at elementary, middle and high schools.
• Basic child development processes and stages.
• Basic principles and techniques of discipline and behavior modification.
• District and classroom regulations, policies and objectives applicable to assigned programs.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.
• Basic instructional techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Recordkeeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

• Assist certificated staff in providing patient instruction to individuals or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment.
• Provide patient, sensitive, gentle and tactful assistance to students with special educational and other needs.
• Learn the methods, procedures, functions and…