Instructional Assistant II - Special Ed

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks an instructional assistant to support certificated staff in reinforcing instruction for students with special needs. The role includes preparing materials and aiding in IEP implementation, while also performing routine clerical duties to support educational programs.

The position involves assisting with feeding, toileting, positioning, hygiene, and basic therapeutic-related tasks under supervision, while monitoring student health and contributing to an

Qualifications

• Assist certificated teachers and/or other service providers in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs.
• Prepare instructional materials and support implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide routine clerical duties in support of educational programs.
• Monitor health conditions and assist with activities related to feeding, toileting, positioning, hygiene, motor skills, sensory and physical therapy functions.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction to students with special needs under direction of a certificated administrator.
• Assist in providing learning activities and meet the needs of assigned students.
• Support health-related tasks and routine classroom operations.

Job description

Basic Function and Representative Duties

Basic Function

Under the direction of a certificated administrator, assist certificated teachers and/or other service providers in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs; assist in providing learning activities and meeting the special needs of assigned students in areas related to feeding, toileting, positioning, hygiene, motor skills, sensory and physical therapy functions; monitor health conditions. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Programs; provide routine clerical duties in support of educational program.

Distinguishing Characteristics