Instructional Assistant - Special Education Severely Handicapped - Substitute 2024-2025 School Year

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom environment; assist the teacher in implementing instructional activities and meeting the needs of students; assist students with academic, daily living and special health care activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year working with special education children in an organized setting.
Licenses & Other Requirements: Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs; problems and concerns of students with special needs; safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities; basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading; basic instructional methods and techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct; operation of standard office and classroom equipment; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; record-keeping and filing techniques; first aid and CPR procedures.
Ability to: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom environment; reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students as directed by the teacher; assist students with, and learn practices and procedures related to tube feedings, suctioning, catheterizations, tracheotomies, toilet training and other health care and daily living activities; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of instructional activities; perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating materials; establish and mainta

Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.