Elk Ridge Elementary, Instructional Aide II
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Job Location:
Bismarck, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Elk Ridge Elementary is accepting applications for Instructional Aide II position.
This position will work 6.5 hours per day.
Employees hired on or after April 1 are TEMPORARY for the remainder of the school year.
Benefits resume with fall return.
Purpose Statement
The job of Instructional Aide II is done for the purpose/s of providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within and outside of assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting and designing the daily care of students with significant learning challenges; observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress in various school settings; implementing plans for instruction; making recommendations for improved care and instruction; and providing multiple and diverse special health care needs for assigned students.
This job reports to Principal and/or Program Specialist
Essential Functions
- Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional and classroom teacher (e.g. some responsibilities may require assisting with self-care plans such as assisting with toileting diapering tube feeding colostomy bags personal hygiene dressing medication and other daily living activities etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing childrens daily living activities and behavioral skills.
- Assists in providing physical care for students with severe physical disabilities (e.g. may require lifting and exposure to unavoidable hazards securing students wheelchairs seat-belts or other safety restraints etc.) for the purpose of providing self-care to students who are medically fragile.
- Assists (with direction of the supervising teacher classroom teachers and/or special education team with adapting modifying and implementing activities assignments and/or materials (e.g. instructional and developmental activities content-area instruction for small groups or with individual students support to all students in academic and non-academic classes administering tests and assessments etc.) for the purpose of supporting implementing and reinforcing student learning.
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations when possible (e.g. first aid CPR emergency procedures etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and conveying information relative to job functions.
- Communicates with supervising instructional and professional support personnel (e.g. teachers counselors IEP review etc.) for the purpose of assisting in academic progress evaluation and implementing IEP objectives.
- Implements under direction a variety of processes (e.g. student behavior intervention plan (BIP) or learning contracts reinforcement systems etc. across all settings to manage inappropriate student behaviors including aggression and self-injury using proactive and responsive strategies etc.) for the purpose of managing and improving appropriate behavior of students including crisis intervention.
- Maintains files and records as assigned (e.g. instructional materials and manual and electronic files/records etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing accurate written reference; and meeting mandated requirements.
- Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch bus stops playground classroom field trips public transportation assemblies kitchen etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Operates equipment (e.g. uses assistive technology/parallel curriculum to support student learning and communication etc.) for the purpose of implementing the delivery of instructional programs.
- Reviews student learning (e.g. classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention etc.) for the purpose of assisting teachers in planning and conducting classroom activities.
- Supports the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or 504 Plans for the purpose of assisting teachers in planning for and conducting learning activities for students with special needs.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom/school.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; certified skills for special populations; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. 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 solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; problem solving; crisis intervention; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on 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 30% sitting 35% walking and 35% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience:Job related experience is required.
Education:High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates and Licenses:Ability to earn a ND Para-Educator certificate
Clearances:Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status:Non Exempt
Salary Grade:SI on the Support Staff Salary Schedule
