Instructional Assistant BASE

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT B.A.S.E. REPORTS TO : BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVERTIME STATUS : NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE : 105

JOB SUMMARY :

The BASE Instructional Assistant performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual special needs students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned BASE teachers, therapist or pathologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Behavior and Social Emotional Program (BASE) A Portsmouth Public School BASE instructional assistant is a teaching assistant who supports teachers in the daily instruction and management of students in the (BASE) program.

• Instructional Support :  An assistant reinforces skills taught by teachers to both small

and large groups. This includes reading to students, helping with special assignments,

assisting and performing designated learning tasks with individual students.

students to keep them focused on tasks, diffusing disruptive behaviors and encourage

proper work and study habits.

such as the cafeteria, hallways, and during bus duty. Assistants may also help with

supervision on field trips and monitor student behavior.

JOB SPECIFICAIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with special students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and / or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Applicants must possess either of the following : an associates degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455)