Instructional Assistant III

River Delta Unified School District•Rio Vista, CA

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to fill one position at Riverview Middle School in Rio Vista, CA. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - 6.5 hours daily Classified Employee Salary Schedule Range 7 $20.31 - $23.54 hourly Placement dependent on experience in public education Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application. Incomplete applications will not be processed: Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Reference (minimum of three dated no older than 2 years) DEFINITION To assist a certified teacher by providing instructional support to students in the classroom; to assist in maintaining a safe environment in the classroom and on the playground; and to perform related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Instructional Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Instructional Assistant I by the performance of the tasks and duties assisting students in the classroom and providing support to teachers which require ability to work with written materials and prepare written reports. This class differs from the Instructional Assistant II in that the latter does not require additional training for assisting students that have learning or physical disabilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Special Education, Program Specialist, Case Manager, or assigned Teacher.

Requirements

Knowledge of the functions and intent of an Individual Education Plan (IEP), various behavior modification methods.
Basic instructional methods and techniques, instructional assistance in subjects including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar, and spelling.
General needs and behavior of special needs students, student behavior management strategies and techniques.
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Basic First Aid and CPR.
Concepts of child growth, development, and behavior; characteristics of school age children.
Health and safety regulations as related to the position.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Motivational techniques.
Ability to supervise, monitor, and assist students.
Ability to manage student behavior through appropriate student behavior modifications methods.
Ability to utilize constant verbal and physical prompting skills to keep students on task and follow directions.
Ability to provide support appropriate to the students’ abilities based on the students IEP.
Ability to participate in training sessions to advance understanding of the needs of special education students.
Ability to recognize when there is an unusual condition or situation and have the ability to seek assistance when necessary and appropriate, using good judgment.
Ability to deal appropriately with disruptive and abusive behaviors.
Ability to work independently with students as directed by teachers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to display honesty, adherence to principals, personal accountability, and confidentiality.
Ability to maintain confidentiality about all personal information, assessment results, and other records concerning students and their families.
Ability to present self as a positive representative of the organization.
Ability to maintain emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, adversity.
Ability to recognize and follow procedures and policies in all situations including emergency situations.
Ability to establish and maintain a supportive and cooperative environment with school personnel, parents, and students.
Ability to learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
Ability to read notes, memos, and student reports of a moderately complex nature.
Ability to use proper, English, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, able to clearly communicate information regarding student in all communication mediums.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written communication.
Ability to complete tasks/assignments within established timelines.
Ability to operate personal computer and learn/apply software programs.
Ability to perform routine clerical work.
Highs standards of ethics, integrity, and personal conduct
Demonstrate an understanding of warmth, open-mindedness, respect for human dignity, genuine interest in people, sensitive to the needs of others.
Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution abilities, capacity to listen and learn, tact, patience, and courtesy.
Ability to maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
Ability to apply basic first aid techniques and practices.
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: --Making observations --Communicating with others --Reading and writing --Operating assigned equipment
Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of: --Making sound decisions --Demonstrating intellectual capabilities. --Oral Comprehension --Oral expression --Auditory understanding --Memorization --Written comprehension
Prior successful experience involving contact with children with special needs in an instructional capacity in a school setting.
Completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training working with children with learning disabilities or behavior disorders. Supplemental course work in child development or a related field is desirable.
Possession of an associate degree with an Educational, medical, or social services field focus, or passing score on district proficiency exam for employment.
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Special Education Certificate or other demonstrated/documented training in Special Education such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Pro-Act Training, and /or documented knowledge of specific disabilities through unique and verifiable employment experiences preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide instructions to students with learning disabilities or special education students; work with students in small groups or individually in the regular classroom; modify activities or lessons to meet the needs of students. Assist teachers in the classroom; circulate in the classroom and work with students requiring assistance.
Implements unique intervention strategies and behavior intervention plans to assist students in managing their serious or aggressive behaviors.
Correct student behavior as instructed by certificated staff.
Understand effective methods to deal with verbal outbursts and other forms of resisting authority.
Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide optimum learning environment, implement established discipline practice and policy.
Work with students on different subject matters, including spelling, reading and written language; tutor students in study skills, test taking, homework preparation, and other study techniques; motivate students.
Assist in implementing instructional strategies as developed by the teacher necessary for students to meet IEP goals.
Assist the special education teacher in providing the student with access to adopted core curriculum in various settings. Review and reinforce learning activities initiated by the teacher to assist students mastering academic concepts and skills.
Assist the teacher with accommodating and modifying methods for students with special needs.
Assist in the evaluation of students’ performance by administering informal assessments.
Oversee students’ access to educational environments including but not limited to the classroom, yard, social interactions, and other students.
Collaborate with teachers and student performance; provide information on achievements and challenges. Provide information on student performance, as appropriate.
Perform record keeping functions in the classroom, including taking attendance; record absences and accept notes from parents.
Collect student homework and test papers; collect papers and record grades; collaborate with teacher in preparing progress reports.
Provide supportive assistance to teachers, including copying, typing, filing and related clerical functions, compile material for lesson plan.
Under the teacher’s direction, assess student needs and progress.
Assist the teacher with individual learning activities whenever requested.
Assist in the preparation and duplication of learning materials.
Participates in daily activities, training sessions and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals and/or accommodations.
Updates special education and/or general education teacher regarding student progress.
Assist students in personal care such as brushing teeth, dressing, grooming, and eating.
May assist students by changing diapers, toileting or providing other specialized assistance, upon completion of appropriate training.
Provides supervision to students during non-instructional periods i.e., playground, transportation.
Collects anecdotal notes and other data such as student behavior observations and assessment results for the purpose of providing information to teacher or other district personnel.
Communicate with parents through communication logs as directed by the teacher.
Provides feeding assistance or other food preparation and prompting for students.
Individually or with the assistance of other staff members, lift and position students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and/or other orthopedic equipment.
Lift and move students up to and including high school age on to and off wheelchairs and toilets.
Develop and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, school, and staff.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
May supervise students during the lunch hour, on the playground and meeting the school bus; enforce school and district rules and regulations; recommend disciplinary actions, as necessary.
Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Lift and move students weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance.