Special Education Instructional Assistant II.375 FTE 15 hrs. weekly

CLASS TITLE : SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

BASIC FUNCTION :

Classroom Instructional Assistant

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and in accordance with a students IEP will assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation oflndividual Education Plans (IEPs); assist students with meeting health needs.

One to One Instructional Assistant

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and in accordance with a students IEP will assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to a specific student in individual or small groups of special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); will collect required behavioral data to comport with IEP specifications; implement the behavior plan and reinforce appropriate behaviors assist students with meeting behavioral self-help health needs and gaining independence through the gradual fading of assistance.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment. Monitor and oversee student drills practices and assignments in various subjects. Assist assigned teachers with implementing IEPs.

Assist students in completing classroom assignments homework and projects in various subject areas; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions providing proper examples emotional support friendly attitude and general guidance; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.

Explain and assure student understanding of classroom assignment and homework instructions; explain words and concepts as necessary; assist students with meeting individual education goals and objectives; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures. Monitor and interact with students during outdoor physical education and other recreational activities as directed.

Grade student tests and assignments as assigned. Maintain information related to attendance grades progress behavior and assigned activities.

Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with the development of social vocational and job searching skills as assigned.

Attends to the personal care needs of students with physical cognitive or medically-verified limitations; implements and supports students with health physical hygiene care procedures such as toileting washing and feeding. Escort and provide assistance to students with toileting activities including but not limited to changing diapers following proper hygiene protocols and using appropriate supplies while ensuring privacy and dignity for the student.

Attends training regarding physical care health care hygiene care daily living assistance behavior management and crisis intervention as appropriate.

Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; conduct small group lessons in language arts per teacher direction; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with writing exercises and assignments.

Conduct small group lessons in language arts / reading / math / science and or social studies as assigned by the teacher.

Monitor and assist students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination; assist children in learning gross motor skills such as walking jumping and climbing; assist children in learning fine motor skills such as reaching grabbing folding and cutting.

Escort students to and from designated locations as assigned. Accompany students on field trips recreational functions social events and during outdoor activities.

Load and unload students on buses as directed; push students in wheelchairs; lift students in and out 01thopedic of equipment and position pupils; assist students with adaptive devices as needed.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe orderly and clean manner; provide classroom support by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper supplies and materials.

Be familiar with a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier fax machine computer and assigned software.

Assist students with logging on and off computers and completing projects assigned on the computer with accommodations as needed.

Attend mandatory trainings as required by your position.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs;
• Basic subjects taught in local schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and reading; Basic instructional methods and techniques;
• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary; Problems and concerns of students with special education needs; Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
• Standard office and classroom equipment including a computer; Oral and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy; and Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

ABILITY TO :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (college level)

OR

Obtained an associates (or higher) degree

OR

Met (pass) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading writing and mathematics OR reading writing and mathematics readiness.

Additional coursework in child psychology child growth and development preferred. Prior experience with students or persons with disabilities preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Classroom environment Constant interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Disaster Service Worker

CA Government Code 3100. It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural manmade or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life property and resources is of paramount state importance requiring the responsible efforts of public and private agencies and individual furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Board Approval 8 / 19 / 24

Key Skills

Data Entry,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Data Collection,Special Education,Personal Injury Law,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Human Resources,Tube Feeding,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1