Instructional Assistant Special Ed II-Carlton Oaks Pos#30023672 Expanded Learning Program

Santee School District•Santee, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of a school administrator, assist a certificated teacher in presenting and reinforcing instruction to special education students; tutor individuals and small groups, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; and perform routine instructional support clerical duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in the Instructional Assistant - Special Education I classification assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with special needs in various programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic principles of child guidance and development.
Knowledge of effective methods of working with students who have special needs and learning disabilities.
Knowledge of behavior management and motivation techniques.
Knowledge of basic arithmetical concepts.
Knowledge of correct grammar and spelling.
Knowledge of general purposes and goals of public education, particularly related to exceptional students.
Knowledge of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of record keeping techniques.
Knowledge of proper handling techniques of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of bus rules and regulations.
Ability to assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a resource program, special day class environment or general education setting.
Ability to tutor individual and small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
Ability to relate effectively to students with special needs including physical and learning disabilities and emotional problems.
Ability to assist students with social, hygiene and prevocational skills.
Ability to work patiently and tactfully with exceptional children.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and use instructional support equipment including computers.
Ability to learn basic teaching and supervision techniques and methods.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Possession of a First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
NCLB Certification required in one of three ways: 1) Possession of an Associates Degree (AA); 2) Completion of 48 college semester units (official transcripts required); or 3) Completion and passage of the District-approved NCLB proficiency test.
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience as an Instructional Assistant or in working with students with learning disabilities in an organized setting.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in providing instruction in whole class, small group and/or individual student settings as directed by teacher (instruction can be in academic, technology, behavioral, social and/or functional skills development areas.)
Communicate with teachers regarding student progress and conduct.
Support and maintain discipline programs in the class and in outsideclassroom settings in the presence or absence of a teacher.
Assist in preparation or inventory of classroom materials, record-keeping tasks, and bulletinboard/display tasks.
Assist with bus boarding and departing.
Assist with preparing, serving and feeding meals and instructing during meals.
Administer first aid and remain informed of medical needs or problems of students.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Assist in keeping facilities neat, clean and safe.
Assist teacher and students in using audio-visual equipment.
Oversee students in a variety of instructional and recreational settings.
Work with and around hazardous materials.
Perform related duties as assigned.