Instructional Assistant - SPEA - ED

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This position is 7.5 hours per day/187-day school year.

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant- Special Programs Education Assistant- Skills Program is done for the

purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; assisting the teacher in helping the identified students to reach academic, behavior, social and emotional standards; and performing classroom tasks in support of the instructional process as part of the students'' Individual Education Plan.

Essential Functions

• Apply de-escalation strategies (e.g.seclusion, restraints, escorts, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student(s) safety, privacy and dignity.
• Attends meetings, workshops, trainings, and/or in-service presentations for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students with behavior, social and/or emotional n
• Implements programming for students with behavior, social and/or emotional needs under direction of the teacher (e.g.behavioral plans, lesson plans, disciplinary actions, ) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students'' academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.
• Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing,verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials,data and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing accurate information for progress monitoring.
• Performs data tracking and instructional assistance for the purpose of supporting the teacher.
• Promotes and models good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student
• Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.g.field trips, classroom, bus, playground, lunch room, hallways, recess, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning envi
• Utilize procedures and trainings for students with behavior, social and/or emotional needs (e.g. seclusion, restraint, de-escalation, escorting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district,state, county and federal regulations.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel,as may be required,for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine

documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities;de-escalat ion and restraint training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards;Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior modification; and safety practices and procedures.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job

conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; understanding of, and the ability to utilize basic technology such as computers and devices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups including adults and students with varied abilities and backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job''s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization''s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job''s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Education:

Job related experience is required. High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None

Continuing Educ./Training

De-escalation and restraint training

Certificates and Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Approval Date Pay Grade

Revised Date