Instructional Assistant - Special Education (5.75 hrs. per day/5 days per week)

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; United States; Presencial; USD 18 000 - 24 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Oak Hills Local School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Special Education) at Oak Hills High School, working 5.75 hours per day across five days. The position provides support to students, adheres to district procedures, and follows an instructional assistant salary schedule.

The role involves classroom assistance, intervention support, and collaboration with teachers to implement IEP objectives, behavioral strategies, and mobility aids in a safe, inclusive setting.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required.
• Meets state criteria and any required tests.
• Ability to support students with problem behavior and mobility.

Responsabilidades

• Provides support services that help students benefit from the educational program.
• Assists students with disabilities in classroom activities and with daily living tasks as needed.
• Performs non-teaching classroom duties under direct supervision of a teacher.
• Supports intervention strategies identified in IEPs and helps with materials setup.
• Maintains program areas orderly and supports classroom equipment and safety.

Conhecimentos

Behavioral management

Dependability

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Instructional Assistant - Special Education (5.75 hrs. per day/5 days per week) JobID: 46648

POSITION: Instructional Assistant (Special Education) – Oak Hills High School – 5.75 hrs. per day/5 days per week
FILING DEADLINE: Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student school year. Salary as per instructional assistant salary schedule.

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOBTITLE: AIDE (CLASSROOM, INTERVENTION, & SPECIAL EDUCATION)
REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor
JOBOBJECTIVE: Provides support services that help students benefit from the educational program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

NOTE: Position may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or first aid training as a condition of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs duties that facilitate the effective delivery/advancement of program services.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Performs support services that may include student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.

NOTE: Performance of functions described in this document may vary in scope, frequency and duration.
Some duties may not be required based on assignments. Duties designated at the time of hire may be
modified to address current, altered, or emerging program/staffing needs.
Classroom

• Performs non-teaching classroom and ancillary duties under the direct supervision of an assigned teacher. Helps individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities.
• Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate classroom activities as directed.

Intervention

• Helps individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional objectives introduced by the teacher.
• Helps implement intervention strategies identified in individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Prepares/distributes program materials. Sets up classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.). Keeps program areas orderly. Cleans/maintains equipment as directed.

Special Education

• Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate learning activities. Assists with behavior management plans when required.
• Facilitates student mobility. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.

• Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct. Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law to deal with bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds, moving mechanical parts and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in/near active vehicular traffic.
• Performing strenuous or repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hills Local School District.

The Oak Hills Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011