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Special Education Instructional Assistant : SE INC/RES/CM
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,319 / year median in the U.S.
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Instructional Assistant :
SE INC/RES/CM
La Joya Independent School District
Assigned Campus - La Joya, Texas This job is also posted in La Joya Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5911715
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title:
Special Education Assistant Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Reports to:
Campus Principal/ Special Education Executive Director Salary:
Instructional Support Pay Plan
48 college hours Pay Grade 2
Associate's Degree Pay Grade 4
Bachelor's Degree Pay Grade 5
Dept/School:
Assigned Campus Initiated Date:
February 4, 2002
Revised Date:
January 11, 2021
District Primary Purpose:
To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.
Department Primary Purpose:
The major role of the instructional assistant is to assist the teacher with classroom instruction so that learning is maximized for all students. The resource/inclusion/content mastery assistant's purpose is to assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; observing and documenting student progress and/or behavior; implementing plans for instruction; and monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED and 48-college hours or 2 years postsecondary education
Para-Professional Certificate (Process to State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) when hired.)
Experience/Knowledge:
Some experience working with children.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Works cooperatively with teachers and other assistants as members of the "teaching team." Assists students requiring daily care (e.g.
in rare occasions:
toileting, diapering, feeding, etc) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and /or developing children's daily living activities and behavior skills. Provides direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitors ability to follow directions and behavior, or designated classes/activities with the student (s) as outlined in the IEP. Implements recommended modifications and adaptations to the environment or materials as directed by the teacher (s), and assist staff in maintaining charts and other records related to students' progress. Participates in daily planning sessions with teacher(s). Reinforces concepts/skills that have been introduced by the teacher(s). Provides corrective feedback and/or positive reinforcement to the students during guided practice activities. Works with small groups of students or individual student on specific identified needs. Helps with other classroom management activities such as procedures/routines, and materials preparation/organization. Assists staff in the management of student behavior by applying proactive strategies when dealing with student behaviors. Implements district approved techniques for verbal de escalation and safe physical restraints, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions as outlined in the IEP. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playground, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of special education students. Performs other instructionally related activities deemed appropriate by the teacher. Maintains confidentiality of all student information and all aspects of the special education department. Performs other duties pertaining to special education as assigned by the Principal/Executive Director. Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written in English and Spanish), interpret policy and procedures, maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, regular heavy lifting of students. This position may involve rare exposure to bacteria, bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
POSITION WORKING DAYS
187 Days
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required