Daviess County High School Instructional Assistant II - Special Education Aide

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant II-Special Education Aide assists teachers with instructional, non-instructional, management, and clerical tasks, with activities determined by student needs. Under appropriate teacher direction and supervision, the aide may conduct classroom or community-based instruction apart from the teacher’s physical presence. This is a classified, non-exempt position at Daviess County High School, with 7 hours per day for 181 contracted days per year. Compensation is commensurate with the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318. The position is a year-to-year support employee contract with Daviess County Public Schools; location assignments and duties may change to meet district needs. Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings is required. The employee participates in the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and an associate degree, or at least 48 college credit hours, or passing a state-approved test.
Capability to work with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional, and/or behavioral exceptionalities.
Basic computer skills, including using a mouse and keyboard to navigate computers, email, and websites.
Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
Knowledge of documentation and record-keeping techniques.
Communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Knowledge of the policies and objectives of the assigned program and activities.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of student records and information about students and classroom activities, and refer questions to the teacher or principal.
Arrive punctually and prepared, use work time appropriately, and maintain good attendance.
Attend and complete appropriate professional development meetings.
Maintain a positive attitude toward the school, students, staff, and community.
Conduct classroom or community-based instruction as needed under teacher direction and supervision.
Assist with classroom assessments; the teacher scores the assessments for instructional planning.
Assist with adaptive physical education and fine and gross motor activities under teacher direction and supervision.
Assist students with self-care activities, including feeding and toileting, and diapering when necessary.
Tutor students individually and in small groups without direct supervision.
Assist with reviewing home and seat work, oral and written communication, make-up work, and hands-on activities.
Observe and record student behavior, assist with teacher-designed behavior management systems, and reinforce positive behavior.
Participate in reading and storytelling activities.
Support students’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development at their individual pace.
Carry out duties with patience, kindness, professionalism, and empathy.
Collect and prepare materials and manage displays, teaching centers, and similar instructional activities.
Record written materials for children with visual or physical disabilities.
Help children resolve personal conflicts with other children.
Implement safety measures and procedures and assist students as necessary.
Work with technology and modern office equipment.
Assist with classroom organization and management.
Assist students with appropriate bus behavior when assigned to ride a special education bus and assist on instructional field trips.
Assist certified persons in implementing policies and regulations governing student conduct in classrooms and related school activities.
Act in accordance with Daviess County Board of Education bylaws and policies, Kentucky statutes and administrative regulations, and applicable federal laws and regulations.
Administer student health services as necessary, including medication, use or maintenance of medical equipment, and clinical procedures, following required training.