Special Education Instructional Assistant - AAA Elem.

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks an Instructional Assistant in Special Education Services to support teachers in classrooms, resource centers, and related areas. You will provide clerical and instructional assistance under the direction of assigned staff.

You will work with students individually or in groups, help with materials, supervise students, and follow FERPA guidelines while assisting with mobility and data recording as needed.

Qualifications

• An Associates degree (or higher) OR two (2) years of full-time study at an institution of higher education OR passing test scores in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics on the WorkKeys assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provides support services to teachers and instructional staff in classrooms, resource centers, and other school-related areas as assigned.
• Participates in development and planning of lesson plans and instructional activities under direction of assigned staff.
• Works with students individually or in groups to supplement instruction and reinforce lesson plans.
• Assists with supervision of students inside and outside the classroom to maintain order and district standards.
• Assists in planning and scheduling class field trips and educational activities as needed.
• Assists students with mobility needs such as lifting, transporting, and positioning.
• Notifies staff regarding evidence of child abuse/neglect and other serious conditions as required.
• May monitor and record data on a students progress or behavior under supervision.
• Assists with personal care tasks as needed and provides programmed practice activities as developed by teachers or therapists.
• Prepares and organizes materials and resources for instructional use and maintains confidentiality under FERPA.

Education

Associates degree or higher

Two years of college

WorkKeys reading, writing, maths scores

Job description

Job Title

Instructional Assistant, Special Education Services

Job Code

SE-133

Job Grade

CA/26

Job Goal

To assist teachers and other HCS instructional staff with meeting student needs and achieving learning objectives by performing supportive instructional and clerical duties as assigned.

Reports To

Principal or Teacher as assigned

Supervises

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support services to teachers and other HCS instructional staff in the Special Education Services department in classrooms, resource centers, and other school-related areas as assigned to assist with a variety of instructional and other related duties.
• Participates in the development and planning of effective lesson plans, instructional activities, and special school-related events and projects under the direction of the assigned instructional staff member.
• Works directly with students on an individual or group basis as requested and directed by the assigned instructional staff member in order to supplement regular instruction, assist with the use of instructional resources and technology, develop effective learning and study skills and reinforce lesson plans.
• Assists with the general supervision of students both inside and outside the classroom to enforce appropriate rules and procedures in accordance with district policies, maintain clear standards of student behavior, and achieve an orderly, functional environment conducive to learning.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of class field trips and other approved educational activities as necessary to support curriculum and guides students in opportunities to best utilize and apply learning experiences.
• Assists students with various mobility needs such as lifting and positioning students, loading and unloading on the bus, transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
• Notifies appropriate personnel regarding evidence of child abuse/neglect (as required by state law), as well as severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• May monitor and record data on a student’s progress or behavior in an effort to better meet a student’s needs under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to dressing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash up routines.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher, therapist, or speech pathologist.
• Reports the special needs of individual students to the teacher and assists students as needed.
• Assists with the use and care of computers and other district equipment and materials in compliance with established policies.
• Prepares, secures, and organizes materials, equipment, and resources needed for instructional use, arranges displays and bulletin boards, and performs related clerical and recordkeeping duties under the direction of the assigned instructional staff member.
• Follows confidentiality FERPA guidelines with regard to student performance and records.
• Participates in a variety of approved professional development programs as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

An Associate’s degree (or higher) OR two (2) years of full-time study at an institution of higher education OR passing test scores in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics on the WorkKeys assessment.

Physical Requirements

Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Terms of Employment

Nine month year. Salary as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in this position. As such, it is not intended to contain all duties and qualifications of an employee in this position. Consequently, it is not intended to be perceived as an identification of essential job functions as required by ADA. Note: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to that position.