SPED RES/INC Instructional Assistant

Job TitleInstructional AssistantJob DescriptionAttention to all instructional assistant applicants. To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Passing score on the ParaPro exam (457) or Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours). Under the supervision of the teacher or related staff direct and implement IEP related activities of students. To assure the safety and well-being of students in Special Education classes and in any activities related to student learning.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Assist in classroom management routines.Accompanies the teacher on home visits, as necessary.Under the supervision of the teacher, direct IEP related activities of students.Under the supervision of the teacher, prepare classroom for activities.Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.Keep equipment/materials used by students clean and in good condition.Maintains a professional working relationship with employees and students.Assists the teacher with all classroom activities.Assists the teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, in-class, bus loading and other school related activities.Participate in in-service activities.Perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Capable of lifting children as needed.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of 48 semester hours of academic credit that includes 15 semester hours in language arts, reading, writing, mathematics or professional education (earned from a nationally or regionally accredited college/university) or Passage of Educational Assistant Assessment (ParaPro, ParaEducator, and Basic Skills).MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNeed to meet NCLB requirements of Highly Qualified.Supplemental InformationLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Patience and acceptance of children with Special Educational needs. Maintains emotional control under stress.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.EVALUATION: Annually by the principal with input from the teacher(s)BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.