Instructional Assistant III - Special ED - LES - 3.5 hrs.

About the position

Under general supervision, assists a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of regular or special education students; relieves the teacher of routine clerical duties; assists students with special health care needs; and does related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in small groups, assisting with specific instructional or learning tasks.
• Helps students master assigned subject matter.
• Assists students by interpreting classroom assignments.
• Reads to students and listens to students read.
• Assists pupils with use of audio-visual equipment.
• Advises students on the use of community services.
• Administers and scores tests.
• Takes attendance and lunch counts.
• Supervises students at lunch, on the playground and on field trips.
• Applies student management techniques.
• Provides specialized health care services, as prescribed by a doctor.
• May be required to perform services for students at various work sites daily.
• Assists in preparing reports on students' progress.
• Assists teacher with contacting parents.
• Assists in training parent volunteers.
• Sets up work areas and prepares materials for class use.
• Prepares charts, flash cards, work sheets, art materials, bulletin boards and similar instructional materials.
• Orders supplies.
• Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
• Maintains routine information and operational records.
• Keeps anecdotal notes and maintains student files.
• Prepares reports of work completed and materials used.
• Operates office machines and devices.
• Attends and participates in planning and evaluating sessions.
• Attends in-service workshops for training in best practices.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Some paid or volunteer clerical experience or work with children in an educational or child care setting is desirable.
• Must possess a First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.
• Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.
• If desired, must be proficient in English and a designated second language.
• Must maintain a valid California Driver's License; if required to drive a District vehicle, must be insurable at standard market rates under the District's insurance policy.

Nice-to-haves

• Participation in courses, seminars and workshops in the area of instructional services, psychology or guidance.