Special Education Instructional Assistant

TITLE: Instructional Aide (Elementary/Middle School/High School)

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 60 college credits or passing score on the ParaProfessional Assessment Test

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position; teacher calendar; 9 holidays

FUNCTION: Assist the certificated teacher(s); serve as an interventionist

EVALUATION: Performance in this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board Policy, administrative directives, and be consistent with the terms and conditions of employment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the classroom teacher in review and reinforcement activities.

• Assists the students in maintaining positive behavior and on-task attention.

• Assists the classroom teacher in fulfilling her instructional obligations to certain individuals or groups by:

• Accompanying the students to special classes and programs.

• Assisting children in completion of assignments, worksheets, etc.

• Assisting the teacher in marking papers and workbooks

• Assists the teacher in utilizing audio-visual and technological equipment.

• Monitors the class while the teacher is in conference in the classroom or working with a group in the classroom.

• Assists the teacher in preparation of special projects, bulletin boards and programs.

• Assists in the supervision of lunchroom and playground as necessary.

• Accompanies students to and from the bus.

• Assists students with self-help skills if needed.

• Assists therapists during large group instruction.

• Assists students with organizational skills.

• Performs other related duties and activities as assigned, consistent with position of special education aide and consistent with the duties of school aide.