Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Overview

THIS POSITION IS OPEN COMPETITIVE TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Vacancies:
Multiple

Location:

Don Julian School, Van Wig Elementary, Torch Middle School, Bassett High School

Hours:

5.75 Hours a Day (Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM)

Eligibility Lists:
One eligibility list will be created from this recruitment.

This is a continuous examination process and may close at any time, with little or no notice. An application review may occur at any time and qualified candidates who have submitted applications will be invited to participate in the testing process. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. This list will be utilized to fill any vacancies that may occur during the one year life of the Eligibility List, which may include temporary positions.

The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both substitute and permanent vacancies in the District.

• Under daily direction of a special education teacher and general supervision of the school principal or designee, perform paraprofessional instructional activities and supportive tasks in support of a special education classroom.
• Assist a special education teacher by performing a variety of instructional support duties related to special education programs.
• Assist in presenting learning materials and work with individual, small groups, and occasionally large groups of students to reinforce lessons and assist in completing class and homework assignments.
• Monitor and assist students in various subject areas using instructional materials as directed by certificated staff.
• Explain basic concepts of reading, writing, arithmetic and other subjects; reinforce instruction appropriate for each student in classroom and off-campus as needed.
• Help maintain appropriate order and student conduct; observe behavior to assure safety; assist in resolving disputes and refer serious disciplinary problems as appropriate.
• Maintain records including goals and objectives, district benchmark assessments, and behavior intervention documentation under IEP requirements; assist staff in assessing ongoing student needs.
• Consult with certificated staff regarding student progress and behavior; observe, monitor, and record performance and behavior.
• Confer with certificated staff or specialists on programs and materials to meet individual student needs identified in the IEP; provide instructional support as needed in General Education or Special Education classrooms.
• Assist students with activities promoting motor control and eye-hand coordination; lead activities to develop motor skills and body awareness.
• Prepare work areas for reading, crafts, and other activities; set up displays and bulletin boards.
• Assist with general clerical duties related to classroom instruction, such as typing, duplicating, filing, and taking attendance; attend staff meetings and in-service programs related to student needs.
• Perform first aid in emergencies according to procedures; observe health and safety rules.
• Prepare, copy and distribute classroom materials and visual aids; operate standard office equipment.
• May monitor children on the playground, on educational field trips, and during lunchtime; may monitor student loading/unloading from buses as assigned.
• May assist in administering and scoring tests and pupil work; record grades as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly learning environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associates or higher degree in Child Development, Early Education, or related field may be substituted for required experience.
• Language Requirements: None
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid First Aid and CPR certificates. Certificates are required 30 days after initial hire date and must be maintained during employment.

Work Environment: Special education classroom or other special education learning environment.

Physical Requirements: Employees must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Typical requirements include sitting, standing, walking for extended periods; dexterity; speaking and hearing; visual acuity; and lifting up to 50 pounds. May include kneeling, bending, reaching overhead and other movements.

Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

1 - Complete an ONLINE Bassett USD employment application by clicking the Apply button above.

All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applications may be rejected for incomplete information or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and may be subject to…