Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Monrovia Unified School District (CA); Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Monrovia Unified School District (CA) seeks part-time instructional aide to support students in a Special Education setting. The role includes assisting teachers, managing classroom activities, and aiding students with personal care as required.

Responsibilities cover supervising students in various settings, using educational technology, and contributing to progress documentation while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in organized settings.
• Either 48 semester units, an associate’s degree, or passing a local knowledge/skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal and visual support to students and assist with instruction.
• Operate educational technology (Chromebook, iPad, etc.) as needed.
• Assist with unstructured activities and supervise students during transitions.

Skills

Instructional support

Student supervision

Use of educational technology

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience with children

48-semester units / 72 quarter units OR Associate’s degree OR local assessment pass

Job description

This recruitment will be used to fill various part-time positions, working 6 hours per day, 9 months per year.

Under the general supervision of an administrator and the direction of a teacher or teachers, and/or related service providers, assists in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students placed in Special Education. This includes performing a variety of clerical and instructional duties in support of the instructional program as required by the disabling/limiting condition of the student(s) and according to established Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Assist in meeting the physical, educational, and social-emotional needs of students; caring for students with personal hygiene and self-help needs; as well as performing related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Provide verbal and visual support to students.
• Operate educational technology (e.g. Chromebook, laptop, iPad).
• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special educationstudents in a special education program or other setting.
• Assist and attend to special education students during unstructured activities(e.g. lunch, recess, community outings), physical education periods or otheractivities as assigned.
• Facilitate appropriate social interactions between students during structuredand unstructured activities.
• Reinforce instruction to student(s) as directed by teacher or other serviceproviders to support the needs of students within the special educationprogram; collaborate with teachers, service providers and administratorsconcerning curriculum, programs and materials to meet the needs of specialeducation students.
• Make copies, prepare materials, prepare electronic presentations, administering and scoring a variety of tests, scoring papers and recording grades.
• Record and submit student progress data.
• Assist students with a variety of hygiene and personal care activities (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands).
• Assist students with, feeding, toileting (to include diapering), dressing, suctioning, pushing, lifting, transferring students in wheelchairs or other activities according to established procedures as assigned.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health, safety and prescribed practices and procedures.
• Assist students with general first aid, medical needs, rescue medicine/treatment (e.g. epi pen, emergency seizure medicine).
• Assist students in emergency and fire drill procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment; monitor and manage behavior of students.
• Report progress and concerns regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher.
• Maintain the confidentiality of IEP records and information related to students and parents.
• Accompany teachers and students during playground, physical education, field trips, and other student-related activities as assigned.
• Assists students with post-secondary education and vocational skills.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development as assigned.

Other Typical Duties

The position may require working outside of the classroom and off campus with small groups of special education students and assisting in accessing public transportation.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting or such alternative the personnel commission may find applicable, and
• One of the following:
• Successful completion of 48-semester units (72 quarter units) at a recognized college or university, OR
• Attainment of an Associate’s degree (or higher) from a recognized college or university, OR
• Passing a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction (MUSD approved assessment). L

Required License/Certificates

• Submit dual fingerprints for both DOJ and FBI criminal background checks prior to commencing employment.
• Valid First Aid/ CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Will be certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification within six (6) months of employment and will maintain certification throughout employment.

Ability to

• Assist a certificated teacher with instruction to students with a range of disabilities;
• Assist with the development of students' social skills;
• Learn instructional techniques appropriate for assigned students;
• Learn and utilize various modes of teaching for students' specialized needs;
• Follow the lesson plans and make necessary adjustments to facilitate individual student needs;
• Learn behavior modification, disciplinary techniques and specialized physical health care needs of students;
• Demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward all students, including those with disruptive emotional characteristics;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties;
• Work independently with minimal direction and work confidentially with discretion;
• Communicate effectively with students and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and faculty;
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining records.

Knowledge of

• Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to special education students;
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading;
• Principles and techniques of providing instructional assistance to small groups or individuals in a variety of subject areas;
• Basic techniques for measuring student progress;
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; oral and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Basic computer operation;
• Basic data collection techniques;
• Appropriate classroom procedures and conduct

Physical Ability

This position requires the ability to read small print, mobility of arms to reach, manual dexterity to grab or to grasp; sitting, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, walking quickly, running; the ability to hear, and see, assisting students in wheelchairs.

SPECIAL NOTE: The list of essential functions, other typical duties, and physical abilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.