Student Instructional Assistant

About the Employer

Summary

The Instructional Assistant Student Specific is a 9-month position that assists in the supervision and instruction of students, relieves teachers of clerical tasks, and provides adaptive and behavioral skills to students.

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
• Social Security card
• Proof of immunity to measles and German measles
• Valid picture ID
• Fingerprint/Background Clearance (upon employment)

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing job 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. The job requires 50% sitting, 35% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Job Title

Instructional Assistant Student Specific

Exempt Status

No

Grade Level

108

Location

Canyon Breeze

Term of Employment

9-Month

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Principal

Preferred Qualifications

• Job-related experience
• Alternatives to the above required and preferred qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent/Designee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work under direction of teacher for supporting classroom objectives
• Administers evaluations for assisting teachers in evaluating students' progress and recognizing individual needs
• Administers first-aid and assistance to medically fragile/injured students, under supervision (e.g., tube feeding, toileting)
• Assists teachers and parents in implementing lesson plans and developing adaptive and behavioral skills
• Confers with teachers, parents, and/or personnel for assisting in evaluation of students' progress and implementing objectives
• Implements behavioral plans for meeting students' social and daily living skills as needed
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under supervision of teacher for assisting teacher and student academically
• Maintains students' files/records related to special education files/records for ensuring safe and appropriate learning environment
• Monitors individual students, classroom, and/or playground activities for maintaining safe and positive learning environment
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) for supporting teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials
• Processes cash receipts for field trip activities for ensuring receipt of funds for special events
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured students, fights) for resolving immediate safety concerns
• Assists other personnel as required for supporting them in completion of work activities
• Participates in various meetings for sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by Superintendent/Designee

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills: Required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required include various specific skills.
• Knowledge: Required to perform basic math (calculations using fractions, percents, ratios), read manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others; understand complex, multi-step oral and written instructions. Specific knowledge required includes pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws, basic first-aid, and healthcare.
• Ability: Required to schedule activities, meetings, and events, collate data, use basic job-related equipment, and work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; utilize specific job-related equipment. Independent problem-solving is required for analyzing issues and creating action plans. Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited.
• Responsibility: Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods, leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others, operating within a defined budget, utilizing significant resources from other work units, and impacting the organization's services.

Application Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and fingerprinting.