College View Middle Instructional Assistant II - Special Education Aide with Sign Language Skills

College View Middle School; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

College View Middle School is seeking an Instructional Assistant II - Special Education with sign language skills to support students and teachers at Owensboro, KY. The role involves assisting with instructional and clerical tasks, and supporting adaptive activities under teacher supervision.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 48 college credits or pass a state approved test, and demonstrate ability to communicate via sign language.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or behavioral exceptionalities.
• Ability to communicate through sign language.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in designated instructional, non-instructional, management and clerical tasks.
• Conduct community-based instruction and classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the teacher.
• Assist with the administration of classroom assessments to be used in instructional planning.

Skills

Sign language

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED and 48 college credit hours OR Pass state approved test

Job description

College View Middle Instructional Assistant II - Special Education Aide with Sign Language Skills

Daviess County School District College View Middle School - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Class Code: 7318

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II - Special Education

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assigned Student(s)

Position Type: CLASSIFIED

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: SUPERVISING TEACHER & PRINCIPAL

Location: College View Middle School

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318

Contracted Days: 181 Days Per Year

Hours Per Day: 7.0 Hours Per Day

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and
• Minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR
• Pass a state approved test
• Must be capable for working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or behavioral exceptionalities
• Ability to communicate through sign language

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
• Documentation and record-keeping techniques
• Work cooperatively in a team environment
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Assist teachers in designated instructional, non-instructional, management and clerical tasks. The variety of activities will be determined by the needs of the students. Aides may conduct community-based instruction and classroom activities apart from the physical presence of the teacher with appropriate direction and supervision.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of records and all information concerning students and classroom activities according to District Policy; refers all questions to teacher or principal.
• Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school, utilizes time appropriately and maintains good attendance to maintain continuity of instruction.
• Attends and completes appropriate professional development meetings.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude toward the school, students, staff and community.
• Conducts classroom or community-based instruction as needed under the direction and supervision of the teacher.
• Assists with the administration of the classroom assessments, which will be scored by the teacher for use in instructional planning.
• Assists in adaptive physical education and other fine and gross motor activities as needed under teacher direction and supervision.
• Assists