Instructional Assistant III- Behavior​/Hall monitoringGRC-

Instructional Assistant III - Special Needs Assistant

Reports To:

Classroom Teacher, Principal and Administrative Director of Exceptional Children Services, Preschool and Mental Health Services

Basic Function:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress. Works within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. Assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular or special education classroom setting.

Representative Duties:

Tutor individuals or small groups of students, typically with a disability, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.

Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student's support staff.

Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation and implementation treatment as directed and/or required.

Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of assessments according to established guidelines.

As supported under assessment guidelines, assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.

Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.

Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.

Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.