School Instructional Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Accommodates the special needs of students with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental disabilities, providing supplemental services as necessary.
• Assists in the implementation of unique intervention strategies to manage aggressive student behavior.
• Assist the special education teacher in providing students with equal access to district adopted core curriculum in various settings.
• Updates special education teacher regarding student progress.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance to provide appropriate care for the medically fragile student, including toilet needs.
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals.
• Assists in implementing instruction necessary for students to meet IEP goals.
• Communicates with parents by phone as directed by teacher.
• Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide an optimum learning environment, implementing established discipline practice and policy.
• Assists in the evaluation of student performance by administering informal assessments.
• Collects data through assessment or observation on student academic and behavioral progress.
• Writes clear and concise notes to teachers and staff.
• Assists with preparation of, and works with specialized instructional materials, assists with preparation.
• Observes and reports unsafe working conditions.
• Duplicates and assembles instructional materials using office equipment, computer, and audiovisual equipment.
• Provides supervision to special education students during non-instructional periods.
• Maintains required documents, records, and files.
• Maintains inventory of special education books, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of student files and retrieval of pertinent information.
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the Principal and / or Admin.
• Follow all guidelines stated in the employee handbook

Qualifications

Evaluation

The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by their direct supervisor. Criteria for the evaluation will be developed by the Personnel Committee based on a concept of ideal fulfillment of the roles and functions of the position.