Instructional Aide Ii - Special Education

Overview

BASIC FUNCTION Under the supervision of the principal or designee, perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities; assist Education Specialists with developing and conducting training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; overall assist teachers with various tasks in the classroom; and performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials and various classroom tasks, including instructional exercises
• Provide individualized support and monitor students with special learning needs during drills, practice, and study activities to reinforce learning
• Correct student work, score, record scores, and other valuable data collection, and return work to students
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks, including sorting, filing, record-keeping, and maintaining confidential student records
• Direct students in safe learning and play activities and functions, and assist in shaping appropriate social behaviors
• Assist in managing student behavior using positive reinforcement strategies and guiding them toward acceptable social behaviors
• Assist in preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to instructional level of children with special needs
• Provide a variety of skill-building activities with children who experience language, hearing, and other learning disabilities
• Assist students in operation of instructional aids and media, computer-assisted instruction equipment, and software programs
• Monitor and assist in remediation of learning problems and conditions
• Perform routine first aid that may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders
• Observe and monitor children with physical handicapping conditions and request appropriate assistance for students experiencing physical distress
• Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment
• Assist students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with classroom assignments and other goal areas
• Assist with classroom management and behaviors
• Assist with data collection, including providing input for informal assessments
• Support specialized academic instruction and goal-based behavior intervention strategies using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• May assist children with health care needs such as toileting and feeding
• May participate in parent conferences and student instruction and training planning processes
• May administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedures
• May provide one-on-one student instruction to facilitate visually or hearing-impaired students adjusting to regular classroom environment
• May assist with calming students’ emotional behavior challenges
• May be assigned to fill in for other classroom aide assignments based on coverage needs for day
• Participate in professional development opportunities offered by department, school site, and District that are held during employee’s work hours and work year
• May participate in professional development opportunities outside employee’s work hours and work year
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

• Skill to: Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Skillfully handle difficult situations using good judgment
• Prioritize and identify needs and solve problems independently as appropriate

• Knowledge of:
• Subject matter in areas of mathematics, writing, and reading
• Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students with special learning needs
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to students experiencing atypical control problems
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures
• Performs routine first aid that may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders
• Equity, access, and inclusion practices as it relates to program participants

• Ability to:
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs
• Appropriately manage student behavior and promote positive reinforcement
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in enhancement of a training and educational environment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, students, and parents while promoting team building and a positive work environment
• Adapt easily to work…