Bagley Elementary - Special Education Assistant ; Distinct - FTE

Overview

Bagley Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-1 (Distinct) - 1.0 FTE. The job of Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 is done for the purpose of 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 IEP meetings.

This position is assigned to a student in the Distinct service pathway. To learn more about our special education service pathways, please follow the link to the SPS Special Education Department website. Special Education Assistant job duties vary according to the school/program needs (e.g., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism, etc.).

• Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g., tests, homework, grades papers, folders) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students  progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
• Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confers with teacher(s) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of providing information related to the student s progress as established in their individual educational program.
• Directs and implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting safety, and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring student success in school.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and reliable information.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reports to building Principal if assigned through staffing formulas. If based centrally, reports to assigned Special Education Supervisor.

• Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:
  Instructional procedures and practices;
  Age appropriate student activities;
  Safety practices and procedures;
  Conflict resolution;
  Stages of child development/ behavior.

• Required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
  Adhering to safety practices;
  Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications;
  Preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• Required to gather and/or collate data; and use job-related…