RES Instructional Assistant-Special Needs - Full-time

h3span style="font-size: medium;"CLASS TITLE:/spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I ndash; SPECIAL NEEDS/span/h3 pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:/spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp; /span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities in individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress./span/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"Instructional Assistant I (Special Needs) assists a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions with students with special needs./spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"Special Needs Instructional Assistant II works within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. /span/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p ul liImplement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council./li liTutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress./li liParticipate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams./li liPrepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students./li liAssist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information./li liMonitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.nbsp; Knowledgeable of students with special needs./li liPerform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records./li liProvide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies./li liAssist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary./li liAssist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance./li liConfer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.strongbr clear="all" //strong/li liContact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary/li /ul ul liAssure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations./li liDirect group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips./li liParticipate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned./li liPerform related duties as assigned./li liRemain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative./li liMaintain a professional appearance as an example for students./li liIncorporate the use of technology in daily tasks./li liMaintain regular attendance./li liAdhere to the Professional Code of Ethics./li /ul pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"KNOWLEDGE OF:/span/strong/p ul liBasic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading./li liSafe practices in classroom and playground activities./li liCorrect English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary./li liInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy./li liBasic record-keeping techniques./li /ul pspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"ABILITY TO:/span/strong/p ul liLearn child guidance principles and practices./li liCommunicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities./li liPerform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities./li liPrint and write legibly./li liAdd, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately./li liUnderstand and follow oral and written directions./li liLearn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties./li liCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing./li liLearn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities./li liWork cooperatively with others./li liMonitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures./li liOperate instructional and office equipment.strongbr clear="all" //strong/li /ul pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:/span/strong/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"Any combination equivalent to: /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/spanspan style="font-size: medium;"high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting./spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp; /span/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"Also:/spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;nbsp; /spanspan style="font-size: medium;"48 hours college credit evidenced by college transcript or successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test./span/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/span/strongspan style="font-size: medium;":/span/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/p pspan style="font-size: medium;"Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education./span/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp;/span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size: medium;"EVALUATION:/spanspan style="font-size: medium;"nbsp; /span/strongspan style="font-size: medium;"Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boardrsquo;s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel./span/p