Special Ed. Instructional Assistant

SPECIAL ED. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Under general supervision, in a classroom setting or special learning center, an instructional assistant assists in the delivery of an instructional program of prescribed learning objectives to Special Education students.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

Reports to: School Site Principal or His/Her Designee

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in guiding students or providing an example in the academic, social/emotional or psychomotor areas

• Assists in developing a student's communication abilities in the written, oral, or manual areas (receptive and expressive skill areas)

• Attends to a student's special needs in the physical or personal hygiene areas of growth and development

• Provides for experiences to increase a student's awareness and interest in vocational areas

• Assists in helping Special Education students understand their handicap and work towards improving their skills in areas where specific weaknesses have been diagnosed

• Assists Special Education students to become more self-reliant and to relate with individuals or groups who are not handicapped

• Assists teacher in the classroom and outdoor activities

• Prepares materials for reproduction and operates machines to reproduce such materials

• Prepares materials and uses media as needed in the classroom setting-

• Performs any other related work as required

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers and parents

• Participates in workshops and in-services as required

• May be required to perform specific tasks as related to the I.E.P.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of full-time paid or two years volunteer experience working with Special Education Students, or two (2) years of college including courses on child development and education of the Special Education student.

• Must be physically fit to lead and participate in a variety of vigorous activities.

• Ability to see and hear conditions relating to the safety of self and others.

• Ability to speak in an indoor and outdoor setting well enough to project voice throughout classroom, playground and multipurpose room.

• Strength to lift/carry equipment/supplies/children up to 50 pounds.

• Must have adequate body movement or mobility to stoop, bend, reach and climb.

• Must pass proficiency test as legislated by the State of California.

• Must possess a California Drivers License and must submit to a Department of Motor Vehicle check as required

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the general needs and behavior of children in Special Education

• Knowledge of the basic element of child growth and development

• Knowledge of the procedures, functional and limitations of assigned duties

• Ability to deal effectively with children in situations requiring poise and patience

• Ability to perform clerical work

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