Special Education Instructional Assistant I

Sioux City Community School District•Sioux City, IA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Classroom Instructional Assistant I provides assistance and motivation to students with disabilities. This position will provide assistance with health and behavior supports needed to allow our students to effectively access instruction in a variety of settings. This position will generally work with students who are working toward grade level standards and who spend part of the day in the general education environment.

Requirements

High school graduate
Previous experience working with children
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization.
Individual must have effective listening skills.
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to work with a variety of data.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests.
Must be able to learn different communication devices from pictures/symbols to individual student augmentative communication devices.
Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

Nice To Haves

A paraeducator certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work effectively with children having disabilities and special needs within general and special education classrooms and in varied settings.
May work with one student or a small group of students.
Communicate and work effectively with special education and classroom teachers, co-workers.
Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co-workers.
Motivate and assist student(s) to build self-esteem and independence, develop interpersonal and social skills, think independently, learn actively, and self-advocate.
Use assistive technology, computers, and adaptive equipment providing special care or physical assistance required for the student to function in school and learn effectively.
Gather and maintain accurate data regarding the student, including academic, behavioral, and/or health information, as needed, and providing feedback to the teacher to improve instruction for the student.
Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s skill and abilities, cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights.
Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.
Implement prevention and response strategies as outlined in a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan.
Implement supports and services as outlined in a student’s Individual Health Plan. This may include toileting, assisting with meals, and other self-care activities for students who spend a majority of their time in the general education setting.
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.