Instructional Assistant - Severely Disabled

California Schools Talent Collaborative

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant - Severely Disabled position at Morongo Unified School District, within the Instructional Services department, is responsible for assisting a teacher in the supervision and instruction of severely special needs students. This role involves observing and documenting student progress, implementing instructional plans, and assisting students with special health care needs.

Requirements

Job related experience is required.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Pre-employment Proficiency Test (AA or 48 college level semester units may be required)
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability (by assignment)
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
TB Clearance
Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Reading a variety of manuals
Writing documents following prescribed formats
Presenting information to others
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Instructional procedures and practices
Age appropriate student activities
Safety practices and procedures
Conflict resolution
Stages of child development/behavior
Scheduling activities
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data
Using basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Working with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operating equipment using a variety of standardized methods
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Working with a variety of data
Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Working as part of a team
Working with constant interruptions

Nice To Haves

CPR training
Blood Borne Pathogen training

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
Assists special education students one on one with classroom and daily living skills (e.g. toileting, diapering, tubefeeding, changing PE clothes, etc. as assigned) for the purpose of creating a positive plan of action to address specific student issues and helping them to process behaviors.
Assists teacher in instructing special education students (e.g. math, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals and ensuring student success.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. CPR training, Blood Borne Pathogen, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Implements academic instruction for individuals or small groups (e.g. cooking, math, reading, spelling, music, etc.) for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs and providing a consistent environment.
Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up projects, behavior point sheets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors special education student(s) (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.