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JOB TITLE:

Special Education Instructional Assistant Report Identification Code:

edispa

Job Purpose Statement:

Under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, the "Special Education Instructional Assistant" is responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special education/needs students. Duties also include assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists students with personal care, mobility, communication and self-help tasks for the purpose of functioning in the school setting.
• Assists students with special needs for the purpose of fostering greater independence and functionality.
• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing individual student plans.
• Develops instructional materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of enhancing student learning.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enhancing student growth in skills and knowledge.
• Maintains student records and classroom equipment for the purpose of identifying changes in student skills and ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Models appropriate behaviors for the purpose of providing appropriate model for student observation and imitation.
• Provides information to appropriate staff for the purpose of enhancing student learning and individual student plans.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings and training sessions for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge.

Job Requirements -

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

Some job-related experience

• Skills, Knowledge and/or

Abilities Required:

Skills to: perform basic clerical functions; perform basic arithmetic calculations; operate standard office equipment including pertinent computer applications; use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with students and staff; use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; and provide for special health care and life-sustaining needs of students.

Knowledge of:

principles of child development and instructional processes; and rules and regulations of assignment building/classroom.

Abilities to:

understand and address students with special needs; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, and policies; prepare and maintain accurate records; plan and manage projects; rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations; administer appropriate assessment instruments and techniques; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds; adhere to safe work practices; perform a variety of tasks; adjust to flexible work assignments; work under time constraints; make common sense decisions; implement established curriculum; and work cooperatively with others. Significant physical abilities include stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation/field of vision. Involves some sitting, walking and standing. May also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling.

Education Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet at least one of the following criteria: completed two (2) years successful post high school education (32 semester credits in the core area) or pass the ETS Para-Professional Assessment.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing Required:

Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance

Pay:

$16.54 - $18.53 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person