Instructional Assistant

Sevier School District • Salina, UT

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About The Position

The job of Instructional Assistant - Special Ed was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom and under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc., for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student progress in subject areas for the purpose of planning a student’s individualized program and for conveying information to the supervising teacher.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus-loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily-living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Successful candidate will be required to become Safety Care Certified.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed