Full Time Special Education Instructional Assistant

Last Updated October 25, 2023 Regional School District #15 Pomperaug Regional School District #15 PAEP Job Description Manual

Title: P-3 Special Education Instructional Assistant Position Summary Under the general supervision of the school Principal, and the Student Services Administrative Team, the Special Education Instructional Assistant supports the teaching and administrative staff by monitoring the classroom education and behavioral management for special education and pre-school students. Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher(s) or respective administrator(s).
• Assists student(s), individually or in groups, with lesson or skill development assignment(s).
• Assists student(s) with physical handicaps to participate as fully as possible in all school program activities.
• Supervises student(s) during non-academic activities including lunch, gym, recess, on field trips, in hallways, bathroom and buses.
• Provide physical and instructional assistance to students in in a variety of settings including academic, and social environments with patience, understanding, care and consistency.
• Confers regularly with teacher on progress of student(s), including, but not limited to, reporting work accomplished while recording progress as directed by teacher.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of materials for instruction, including operating a variety of office equipment needed to copy and duplicate instructional and informational materials.
• Interact with staff, parents, students and community members with a welcoming and helpful demeanor.
• Performs other related duties, assignments and routine administrative functions as assigned by the Principal and Student Services Administrative Team. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The physical demands and environmental characteristics 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.
• High school diploma and 3-6 months of related experience or equivalent preferred.
• Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the school or work site(s) to other locations in the school or work site(s).
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing thirty (30) pounds or less. Ability to assist/lift students into chairs and/or wheelchairs.
• Ability to perform manipulative tasks such as writing and typing.

Last Updated October 25, 2023 Regional School District #15

• Ability to operate PC, and utilize modern technology and software applications.
• Exhibit effective communication skills in order to communicate with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn and develop skillsets while applying new technology and software tools.
• Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately both in and out of school.
• Flexibility required for potential building and assignment transfers within the school district based on student needs. Equipment Operation and Physical Requirements:
• Operate a range of standard office equipment, including personal computers, printers, scanners, digital communication tools and modern software applications.
• Ability to work in a setting subject to interruptions with heavy traffic flow and work volume.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, walk as needed, and comfortably operate various office equipment and digital tools.
• May be required to provide physical assistance to children including lifting, toileting, diapering, dressing and feeding, etc.
• Ability to perform manual skills such as writing, collating, and typing. Disclaimers: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.