Special Education Instruction Assistant - Level 1

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 32,236,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Health & dental insurance cover

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Life insurance up to 25000

Sick leave

174 school days

7.5 hours per day

Job summary

Brookings School District 5-1 is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Level 1 to support certified staff, assist in implementing lessons, tutor students, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

The role is full-time with benefits, 174 days per school year and a 7.5-hour workday. Training such as de-escalation is provided. Starting wage is $17.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child growth and development concepts.
• Understanding of student behavior management strategies.
• Proficiency in English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in presenting learning materials and conduct instructional exercises.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Monitor and assist with drill, practice and study activities.

Skills

English communication

Student supervision

Clerical tasks

Instructional materials

Team collaboration

Education

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistants – Level 1

• Full-time with benefits
• 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
• Vision & Symetra coverage available
• South Dakota Retirement benefits
• Up to $25,000 life insurance policy
• Personal & sick leave package
• 174 days per school year, following the approved calendar
• 7.5 hours per day
• Wage starts at $17.93/hour
• Training requirements provided by the employer: De-escalation Training
• Positions open until filled

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - LEVEL 1

The following job description provides a general understanding of the duties, qualifications, physical demands, experience and educational background required for assistants within the Brookings School District. It is understood assistants are hired to assist certified staff and therefore their duties may continually change.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutors individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitors and assists students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Directs students in safe learning activities and functions, and assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• May administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and records the test results.
• Requisitions, stores and maintains an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Administers routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics;
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques;
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;
• Basic arithmetical concepts;
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

Ability To

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups;
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English;
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve running, walking or standing for brief periods.
• Persons performing service in this position must be able to be outside for specified periods of time (at least 30 minutes) in all types of climate situations, including temperatures that are below zero.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience And Education

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education

A minimum of two years of college course work.