DEFINITION
Under direction of a school administrator, assist a certificated teacher in presenting and reinforcing instruction to special education students; tutor individuals and small groups, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; and perform routine instructional support clerical duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in the Instructional Assistant - Special Education I classification assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with special needs in various programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1. Assist teacher in providing instruction in whole class, small group and/or individual student settings as directed by teacher (instruction can be in academic, technology, behavioral, social and/or functional skills development areas.) Communicate with teachers regarding student progress and conduct. Support and maintain discipline programs in the class and in outsideclassroom settings in the presence or absence of a teacher.
2. Assist in preparation or inventory of classroom materials, record-keeping tasks, and bulletinboard/display tasks.
3. Assist with bus boarding and departing.
4. Assist with preparing, serving and feeding meals and instructing during meals. Administer first aid and remain informed of medical needs or problems of students. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
5. Communicate with teachers regarding individual student progress and conduct. Assist in keeping facilities neat, clean and safe.
6. Assist teacher and students in using audio-visual equipment. Oversee students in a variety of instructional and recreational settings. Work with and around hazardous materials.
7. Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION GUIDE
Knowledge of:
1. Basic principles of child guidance and development.
2. Effective methods of working with students who have special needs and learning disabilities.
3. Behavior management and motivation techniques.
4. Basic arithmetical concepts.
5. Correct grammar and spelling.
6. General purposes and goals of public education, particularly related to exceptional students.
7. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Record keeping techniques.
9. Proper handling techniques of hazardous materials.
10. Bus rules and regulations.
Ability to:
1. Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a resource program, special day class environment or general education setting.
2. Tutor individual and small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
3. Relate effectively to students with special needs including physical and learning disabilities and emotional problems.
4. Assist students with social, hygiene and prevocational skills. Work patiently and tactfully with exceptional children. Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
5. Perform routine clerical tasks and use instructional support equipment including computers.
6. Learn basic teaching and supervision techniques and methods. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licenses and Other Certification:
Possession of a First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency. NCLB Certification required in one of three ways:
1) Possession of an Associates Degree (AA);
2) Completion of 48 college semester units (official transcripts required); or
3) Completion and passage of the District-approved NCLB proficiency test.
Training and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience as an Instructional Assistant or in working with students with learning disabilities in an organized setting.
Working Conditions:
School environment.
Subject to standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching using hands and arms, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
May be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; see to read.
ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED FIRST AID AND NCLB CERTIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.
Work Year
12 months / 5.0 hours
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Salary Classification: 21
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