College View Middle Instructional Assistant II - Special Education Aide with Sign Language Skills

Daviess County School District • Owensboro, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant II - Special Education assists teachers with instructional, non-instructional, classroom management, and clerical tasks, with activities determined by students’ needs. Under appropriate teacher direction and supervision, the aide may conduct classroom or community-based instruction without the teacher physically present. The role supports students with physical, intellectual, emotional, and/or behavioral exceptionalities and requires the ability to communicate through sign language.

This is a classified, non-exempt position assigned to College View Middle School. The position is supervised by the supervising teacher and principal, and may be assigned student(s). It is scheduled for 7 hours per day and 181 contracted days per year. Compensation is commensurate with the salary range for class code 7318 on the DCPS Salary Schedule. Employment is under a year-to-year contract with the Daviess County Public Schools district; 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 one of the following: an associate degree, at least 48 college credit hours, or passing a state-approved test.
• Ability to work with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional, and/or behavioral exceptionalities.
• Ability to communicate through sign language.
• Basic computer skills, including use of a mouse and keyboard to navigate a computer, 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 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 time appropriately, and maintain good attendance.
• Attend and complete appropriate professional development meetings.
• 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 as needed, including feeding and toileting, and diapering when necessary.
• Tutor students individually and in small groups, including without direct supervision.
• Assist students with 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 and support students’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• 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 when necessary.
• Use technology and modern office equipment and 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 personnel in implementing policies and regulations governing student conduct in the classroom and related school activities.
• Administer student health services as necessary, including medication, medical equipment use and maintenance, or clinical procedures, following required training.
• Carry out duties with patience, kindness, professionalism, and empathy, and demonstrate a positive attitude toward the school, students, staff, and community.
• Act in accordance with Daviess County Board of Education bylaws and policies, Kentucky statutes and regulations, and applicable federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Daviess County Public Schools.

Benefits

• Participation in the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree