Substitute Instructional Assistant Special Education Aide (2.0 6.0 hours per day)

Instructional Assistant II Special Education (Moderate/Severe)

Range: 21
Work year: School days
Hours: Varied

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision to perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Assist lifting of pupils
Assist staff member in positioning pupils and in rendering various forms of personal care such as toileting and in diapering
Assists pupils in dressing undressing bathing and grooming as needed
Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises
Tutor individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities
Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by teaching personnel
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors
Assist in the management techniques
Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids
Maintain a variety of records an files
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media
Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems
May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction
Perform routine first aid which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory problems
Requests appropriate assists in maintaining an orderly attractive and positive learning environment
May participate in parent conferences
May assist in the development of communication skills with children who experience language and hearing disorders
May be required to communicate manually using a technique such as See-Signing


QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
Basic concept of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs
Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems
Methods techniques and procedures for lifting and moving children incapable of providing assistance
Appropriate English usage punctuation spelling and grammar
Basic arithmetical concepts
Routine record storage retrieval and management procedures

Ability to:
Demonstrate an understanding patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups particularly those exhibiting needs of a specialized nature
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors
Communicate effectively in oral written and manual form
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade preferably supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development special education instructional technology or a closely related field. One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment.