26/27 SY Instructional Assistant ASC Program

Pendergast Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the school principal, assists teachers working in behavioral disability and autism programs and administers specific instructional and behavioral strategies and techniques. Relieves the teacher of routine clerical duties and provides supportive activities for instructional personnel. This classification is distinguished from other instructional assistant classifications in that the primary responsibility is working with students in the District's special education behavioral disability and autism program. Assignments may be in home, school and community environments as designated in the student's IEP (Individual Education Program). In addition to the varying locations, it is also distinguished by the absence of immediate supervision, independent judgment exercised, special needs of the population and need for knowledge of methodologies including, but not limited to Discrete Trial Training, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Social Skills, Pivotal Response, Floor Time, TEACCH Methodologies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree or proof of successfully passing a State-approved Para-professional assessment
Social Security Card
Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles
Valid picture ID
Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)

Nice To Haves

Training or coursework in child growth and development, behavior management, developmental and/or motor training
Instructional technology or related field
First-aid CPR (may be acquired following hire date)
Job-related experience, working with children requiring a specialized learning environment
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Assists special needs students individually or in small groups and confers with teachers on assigned subjects to insure coordination of instructional efforts
Reinforces student learning activities
Assists in implementing Individualized Educational Plans for students with autism and behavioral disabilities
Directs students into safe learning activities and assists in management of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques
Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids; operates and assists students in operation of a variety of instructional media
Monitors and assists in remediation of specific learning problems
Under supervision, administers specific instructional and behavioral techniques to children diagnosed with development disabilities
Confers with instructional personnel and provides input regarding student progress
Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes, maintains and organizes program notebooks and implements program modifications
Administers drills, reviews data with supervisor and consultants and reports concerns
May be responsible for integrating special needs students in a mainstream setting
Administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction, performs routine first-aid which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory problems
Requests appropriate assistance for serious pupil injury or illness
Assists in monitoring any special medical problems students may have and logs student medical information as appropriate; assists in maintaining a positive learning environment
Assists when necessary with physical activities and therapy, including diapering, toilet training, feeding and other self-help skills
Supervises students during class activities, in the library, on field trips, at lunch and recess
May prepare students for going home and supervise bus loading; maintains and files student records, attendance reports and files including confidential student records and information; attends a variety of meetings, workshops and inservice training to maintain current knowledge of developments within the field of special education
Provide one-on-one intensive behavioral intervention services (Applied Behavioral Analysis); performs a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, typing, word processing or duplicating materials
Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee