What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sub Pool: Instructional Aide I - Special Education Mod/Severe position at Keppel Union School District?
KEPPEL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE I
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Site Administrator, to perform a variety of supportive instructional activities, as well as behavior management, for students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); and to do other related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1. Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials;
2. Provides academic and/or social instructional assistance to individuals and/or small groups of students in accordance with IEP’s and/or Behavior Support Plans;
3. Monitors and assists students in independent practice and as a follow up to the presentation of concepts by instructional personnel;
4. Assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors;
5. Assists in the management of student behavior in accordance with the IEP;
6. Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials;
7. Provides academic and/or social instructional assistance to individuals and/or small groups of students in accordance with IEP’s and/or Behavior Support Plans;
8. Uses a variety of educational materials, supplies, and equipment designed to meet the individual student needs;
9. Maintains a variety of records and files including data collection, confidential student records, and information;
10. Confers, as needed, with the teacher(s), support staff, and other school personnel concerning programs and materials to meet student needs, and alerts teacher to any special circumstances and/or information concerning students’ behavior and/or needs;
11. May accompany and assist students during classroom and school activities, lunch, speech, adaptive physical education, and/or other services, which may include observing, monitoring, and managing behavior of students within approved procedures;
Click below for a full description of job duties. Knowledge of:
Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavioral characteristics;
Student behavior management strategies and techniques;
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar;
Basic arithmetical concepts;
Routine record, storage, retrieval and management.
Ability to:
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines
and equipment;
Utilize a variety of appropriate methods and procedures in the enhancement of an instructional
environment;
Adhere to confidentiality laws regarding student information
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
Routinely and correctly lift and carry weights up to, but not to exceed, 50 pounds
Experience : One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.
Education : High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Completed two years at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s or higher degree (or have met a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing)
Prefer Standard First Aid card
Board Approved: September 17, 2015