Special Education Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

MAYFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Class Code: 7318

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

REPORTS TO: Principal APPROVED: 09/18/2017

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including rememdiation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnositc and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in impletmenting, recording and monitoring student's IEP.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist studnets with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical dutes such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist studnets in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and other; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assusre the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programas as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain regular punctual attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ehnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in suppport of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral andwritten directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and programs activities.
• Work cooperativeyly with other.
• Monitor, observe and reoprt students' behavior according to approved plicies and procedures.
• Operated instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (preferred)

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in working with children in an organzed setting.