Instructional Assistant- Special Education LBD

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant—Special Education

REPORTS TO: Principal, Teacher &/or Director of Special Education

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional practices, transitional activities, maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment, and communicating and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure special education students obtain quality instruction.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

Regular and punctual attendance

Perform clerical duties as directed by the teacher

Under the guidance of the certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities, delivery of specially designed instruction and assist in the implementation of adaptations/modifications to the general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP

Assist the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data

Perform administration of medication and other health services such as tube feeding and catheterization, as instructed by a health professional

Under the supervision of the certified teacher, assist students with self-care, including diapering, toileting, bathing, dressing and etc.

Assist students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the community

Assist with students who have challenges with mobility. This would include lifting, positioning and moving the child from place to place for the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and to and from a wheelchair, changing table, bed, on and off a bus etc.

Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, etc.) in following up with therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.

Assist in management of the students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting student who area at risk of harming themselves or others through implementation of Safe Crisis Management

Adhere to professional ethics and standards, which include maintain the strictest confidentiality concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal information.

Function as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the building

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic recording keeping

Basic subjects taught in district school

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Confidentiality and crisis management techniques

Necessary medical training as specified by supervisor

ABILITY TO:

Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities

Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Perform basic instructional activities under the guidance of a supervisor

Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities

Work cooperatively with others

Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures

Operate instructional and office equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy weights

Assist students with self-care, including diapering, toileting, bathing, dressing and etc.

EVALUATION: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED certificate as required by Kentucky law

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Interim para educator assessment or required college hours.