Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students in the assigned classroom to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested. Reports To: Administration and assigned classroom teacher

Performance Responsibilities: (includes but is not limited to)

• Assist students with assignments as instructed by the teacher
• Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher.
• Perform tasks and errands for students as necessary; providing basic locomotion, first aid, feeding, hygiene, toileting, changing clothing, etc.
• Participate in staff development training workshops to learn and update skills related to the position.
• Perform other classroom duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Terms of Employment: 185 days on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 7 or 8 based on credentials

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's Policy.