What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Assistant position at Districtwide?
CASEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Instructional Aide
Department: Building
Reports To: Principal
Approved By: Casey County Board of Education Date: July 2015
SUMMARY: Assists the teacher in carrying out instruction to students in small groups or individually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Assists in small group instruction; tutors students at teacher’s request
Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials or specialized instructional units
Assists in administering pre and post testing of standardized tests
Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current
Strive to maintain rapport with students
Escorts students to and from various rooms
Assists in enforcing and upholding school regulations
Keeps a close working relationship with teachers by giving daily feedback from tutoring sessions
Operates standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, etc.
Keeps work area neat and in order
Available to attend meeting with faculty and /or program coordinators as needed
Attends job specific professional development
Maintains program records as specified by particular projects (i.e. general, Title
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate photocopying machines and computers.
Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and procedures
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.