25/26 SY Instructional Assistant Functional Skills
25/26 SY Instructional Assistant Functional Skills
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JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant Functional Skills
EXEMPT: No
GRADE: 108
LOCATION: Copper King
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-Month
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUMMARY: The job of Instructional Assistant Functional Skills is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of clerical tasks; assisting students by providing and developing students adaptive and behavioral skills.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma GED or equivalent
- 60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree or proof of successfully passing a State-approved Para-professional assessment
- Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles (MMR)
- Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Job-related experience
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
- Administers evaluations for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students progress and/or recognizing the individual needs of the student
- Administers first-aid and assistance to medically fragile and/or injured students under supervision (e.g. tube feeding to students toileting etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill children as assigned
- Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students adaptive and behavioral skills
- Confers with teachers parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students progress and/or implementing students objectives
- Implements behavioral plans for the purpose of meeting students social and daily living skills as needed
- Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the teacher for the purpose of assisting the teacher and student academically
- Maintains students files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
- Monitors individual students classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
- Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions scheduling copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials
- Processes cash receipts for field trip activities for the purpose of ensuring the receipt of funds for special events
- Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students fights etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving ones skills/knowledge
- Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Skills are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: various specific skills.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step oral and written instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: knowledge of pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws; basic first-aid and health care.
Ability is required to schedule activities; meetings and/or events; collate data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. In working with others independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; communicating with diverse groups; and working under time constraints.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organizations services.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine-finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 35% walking and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
