Instructional Aid

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

DLA Team Members embody the following essential qualities and core values:

• Past experiences and actions reflect a commitment to DLAs mission

• Unwavering belief in students

• Passion for excellence

• Values teamwork and collaboration

• Respect for others in the community

• Reflective self-aware and adaptable to others communication and work styles

• Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instructional Aides play an essential role in supporting DLAs mission to help every student succeed academically and socially. The instructional aide works collaboratively with General Educator Teachers and Intervention Specialists to support the instructional delivery critical to the success of students with personalized behavior and academic aids support a student/group of students throughout the day in the general education setting. The aide will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the students modified curriculum and behavior intervention plan. The essential functions are:

I. INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned students academic and behavior plans

• Implement lesson plans as designed by the teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.

• Systematically record data specific to assigned students regarding overall instructional progress achievement of personal goals behavioral incidents baseline behavior and other information as required.

• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by the teacher team

• Follow all classroom procedures and expectations

II. PROFESSIONALISM

• Contribute in meaningful ways to school-wide goals and student goals

• Implement school and district policies and procedures

• Supervise students at all times; supervise non-classroom activities when assigned in accordance with the negotiated agreement

• Respect personal privacy; maintain the confidentiality of privileged information

• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed in accordance with the negotiated agreement

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain a positive attitude

• Skillfully manage individual group and organizational interaction

• Communicate effectively using verbal non-verbal and writing skills

• Use self-control perseverance and physical skill to manage students

• Organize tasks and manage time effectively

• Avert problem situations and intervene to resolve conflicts

• Perform activities that may require reaching crouching and/or kneeling

• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual

• Travel to meetings and work assignments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

: Associates Degree preferred High School Diploma required

II. EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to build relationships with students families and colleagues

• Highly effective writing communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective use of technology (Word Excel PowerPoint online attendance and gradebooks)

HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time Academic 10 months

EVALUATION: Reports to Dean of Academics/Assistant Principal evaluated on performance checklist