Instructional Aide Iii - Special Education

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the principal or designee, responsible for assisting an Education Specialist or other certificated personnel to perform specialized academic instruction (SAI) for students with intensive needs, supporting student safety, student medical and behavioral challenges, and assisting in the development of training and learning activities with children experiencing moderate to severe special needs in learning, communication, and/or physical disabilities or impairments.

Assist students with their physical and hygienic needs, which may include providing specialized physical health care services such as diapering, toileting, lifting, and other similar duties; perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities, and other related work as required.

• Assist certificated personnel in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
• Provide SAI to students with intensive needs, individually or in small groups.
• Perform a variety of classroom-related clerical work, including keyboarding, sorting, filing, record keeping, confidential student records and medical information, and copying.
• Direct students into safe learning and play activities and assist in teaching appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of student behavior (including the use of data collection) using positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials geared to the instructional level of students with special needs.
• Provide a variety of skill-building activities to students who experience learning challenges.
• Operate and assist students in a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer-assisted instruction equipment and software programs.
• Perform routine first aid, including aiding students experiencing seizures or respiratory issues.
• Observe and monitor students with physical disabilities.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• Assist students with their physical and hygienic needs, including specialized physical health care services (diapering, toileting, dressing, feeding, and assisted lifting).
• May administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedures.
• May provide one‑on‑one student instruction to support student learning in the general education classroom environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities offered by the department, school site, and District that are held during employee’s work hours and work year.
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