Instructional Assistant-Special Education MSD - Mapleton Montgomery Co KY Mapleton Elementary School - Mount Sterling, Kentucky This job is also posted in MoCo Schools KY Job Details

Job ID:

5839827

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Special Education Assistant For all instructional assistant positions in Title I schools, applicant must have 2 years of college OR pass the KY Paraeducator Assessment https://www.education.ky.gov/federal/progs/tia/Pages/Paraeducator-Program.aspx The KPA exam is given at Central Office for free but must study and schedule an appointment. Pay Rates Preschool and Special Education - LBD or MSD/FMD $12.71/hour or $13.75 with Bachelor's Degree (transcripts needed)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent. 2. Must meet Physical Performance Requirements 3. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:

Principal/Teacher

SUPERVISES

Not Applicable

JOB GOAL

To work closely, under the supervision of the teacher, with handicapped pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the mental and physical help and emotional support they need to gain as many benefits from the District's Special Education program as possible.

BASIC FUNCTION

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the teacher in individual or small group instruction, and reinforces learning at school or on the bus to and from school, (i.e., physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, using the lavatory, toilet training). Assists in utilization of catheter and feeding, depending on student's physical needs. Performs routine clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operates copy machines, sets-up work areas, etc. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student's evaluation team conferring about the student to whom assigned. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs, and/or course work at institutions of higher learning. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and local School Board Policy. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by following health and safety practices and regulations. Rides the bus when assigned by the Principal; assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus. Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law. Demonstrates the ability to lift and assist with physical care of student(s) as needed. Complies with and carries out IEP objectives and maintains records of student's progress. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$12.71 to $13.75 Per Hour Job Requirements Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required