SPED Instructional Assistant - Sespe Preschool

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Fillmore Unified School District

 Human Resources Office 627 Sespe Avenue ? Fillmore, CA 93015 Phone  (805) 524- 6034 ? Fax         

Job Description – Instructional Assistant Special Education     Basic Function:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual and/or small groups of students in a special education program.  Monitors and reports progress regarding behavior, health, social and cognitive performance.  Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to program needs and classroom activities.
Representative Duties: (All duties and tasks are essential unless noted with an S)

* Reinforces instruction to students with a variety of special academic and behavioral needs;

* Assists with the organization of the classroom environment and preparation, distribution and collection of  papers, supplies and materials in a neat and orderly manner;

* Assists teacher with classroom setup, such as bulletin boards and work areas;

* Presents lessons in academic, social/emotional, fine/gross motor, health and behavioral skills and other areas as assigned;

* Assists with student behavior, following classroom rules, behavior plans and approved techniques and strategies;

* Assists teacher with monitoring and reporting of progress regarding student performance and achievement through observation, assessment and daily contact;

* Accompanies and assists students in general education classroom, computer lab, library and other settings as assigned;

* Performs a variety of clerical duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials, scoring papers (with answer guide) and answering phones;

* Assists with parent/guardian communication via telephone, written communication and translates and interprets as needed;

* Assists with preparing and maintaining student records and files as necessary, to include Individualized Educational Programs paperwork;

* When requested, confers with teachers and support staff concerning Individualized Educational Programs;

* Directs group activities of students to include lunch, recess, playground, field trips and other activities as assigned;

* Accompanies and assists students at community trips, bus stops, offices and other locations as assigned;

* Assist with toileting and training needs of students;

* Assists with self-help skills of students (eating, dressing, and personal hygiene such as toileting, diapering, cleaning and grooming)

* Assists with supervision, assuring the health and safety of students, and implementing specialized physical health care plans (such as catheterization, suctioning, seizure disorders/procedures, tube feeding) as prescribed by a nurse;

* May attend school functions, staff in-service  training and other meetings;

* May assist in other classrooms on an emergency basis (S);

* Performs related duties as assigned

 Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

* Basic principles and practices of child development.

* General needs and behavior of children.

* Methods and techniques of instruction.

* Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

* Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

* Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

* Classroom procedures and equipment.

* Oral and written communication skills.

* Reading and writing communication skills

 Ability to:

* Assist with instruction and related activities in a special education program;

* Understand and follow oral and written directions;

* Assist students with all subjects and lessons taught in the classroom;

* Assist in supervising and disciplining assigned students according to approved policies and procedures;

* Plan and organize work; maintain records and…