Under the direct supervision of a the Director of Special Services, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce all instructional subjects.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to out of district placements when needed for substitute coverage.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to understand, apply and use Google Applications.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications Profile
High School diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.