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JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
UPDATED: FY 2014
POSITION OBJECTIVES: To assist and supervise assigned special education students instructionally, behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program, working with individuals and/or small groups; to play a supportive role in assessing the progress and needs of assigned students, and participate in developing and modifying individualized instructional programs. Assigned students may include students on the spectrum of autism, multi-handicapped students, emotionally and behaviorally challenged students, as well as other students on Individual Educational Programs, 504 Plans and Act 230 Plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct to moderate technical supervision is received from a classroom or special education teacher. General supervision is received from the school principal or director of special education services. Performs many duties independently.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No formal supervisory duties. May train, assist and occasionally direct junior co-workers and parent volunteers, but generally works along with those persons.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:
Frequency | Code | Description |
Sometimes | S | activity may exist sporadically, but not on a consistent basis |
Occasionally | O | activity exists on a consistent basis for less than 1/3 of the time |
Frequently | F | activity exists from 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of the time |
Constantly | C | activity exists for 2/3 or more of the time |
Not applicable | NA | activity is not present in the position |
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS: Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following (Indicate appropriate code from above):
Frequency Code | Essential | Not Essential |
SITTING | F | X |
STANDING | F | X |
WALKING | F | X |
SEEING | C | X |
HEARING | C | X |
TALKING | C | X |
DEXTERITY (hands/fingers) | C | X |
USE OF COMPUTERS AND EQUIPMENT | F | X |
LIFTING | ||
up to 10 lbs. | F | X |
10-25 lbs. | O | X |
25-50 lbs. | O | X |
50-100 lbs. | O | X |
100 lbs. | O | X |
CARRYING | ||
up to 10 lbs. | O | X |
10-25 lbs. | O | X |
25-50 lbs. | O | X |
50-100 lbs. | O | X |
100 lbs. | O | X |
BENDING/STOOPING | O | X |
PUSHING/PULLING | O | X |
TWISTING | O | X |
CLIMBING | O | X |
BALANCING | O | X |
CROUCHING | O | X |
KNEELING | O | X |
CRAWLING | O | X |
REACHING (i.e., overhead) | O | X |
HANDLING | F | X |
DRIVING | O | X |
REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS (hands, feet) | O | X |
MANAGING STRESS | C | X |
RESOLVING CONFLICTS | C | X |
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee shall be exposed to the following:
Frequency Code | |
EXPOSURE (dust, dirt) | C |
EXPOSURE (extreme heat – non-weather, flames) | NA |
EXPOSURE (extreme cold – non-weather) | NA |
EXPOSURE (fumes, odors) | O |
EXPOSURE (viruses, infectious diseases) | F |
EXPOSURE (water) | S |
EXPOSURE (hazardous equipment) | NA |
EXPOSURE (chemicals, hazardous materials) | O |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | O |
OUTDOOR WEATHER CONDITIONS | O |
VIBRATION/NOISE | C |
HEIGHTS | NA |
Definitions - Physical Demands
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This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Full Time
$50k-77k (estimate)
12/22/2023
12/31/2049