Instructional Assistant II, Moderate/Severe (3.5 Hours Per Day)

Instructional Assistant II - Special Education (Moderate/Severe)

Range: 21

Work year: School days

Hours: Varied

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Assist lifting of pupils

• Assist staff member in positioning pupils and in rendering various forms of personal care such as toileting and in diapering

• Assists pupils in dressing, undressing, bathing, and grooming as needed

• Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises

• Tutor individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities

• Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by teaching personnel

• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors

• Assist in the management techniques

• Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids

• Maintain a variety of records an files

• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media

• Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems

• May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction

• Perform routine first aid which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory problems

• Requests appropriate assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment

• May participate in parent conferences

• May assist in the development of communication skills with children who experience language and hearing disorders

• May be required to communicate manually, using a technique such as See-Signing

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic concept of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs

• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems

• Methods, techniques and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance

• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar

• Basic arithmetical concepts

• Routine record storage, retrieval and management procedures

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting needs of a specialized nature

• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors

• Communicate effectively in oral, written, and manual form

• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment

• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field. One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment.

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