What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Special Education Therapeutic position at Palo Alto Unified School District?
Instructional Assistant Special Education Therapeutic at Palo Alto Unified School District
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Range 29 - $33.34 - $42.53 Per Hour
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OVERVIEW: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students placed in special education programs because of severe emotional and behavioral issues, and/or other limiting conditions; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and instructional duties in support of the instructional program as required by the disabling/limiting condition of the student and according to established Individual Education Plans (IEPs). ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES: ? Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students in an assigned special education program such as Emotionally Disturbed (ED). ? Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in special or mainstreamed classrooms; assist and attend to special education students during classroom activities, physical education periods or other activities as assigned. ? Assist students in understanding and comprehension of classroom assignments; explain errors and answer questions to reinforce the main lesson plans; assist students with problem-solving tasks, reading, English and other assignments. ? Reinforce instruction to students with learning disabilities, communication and behavioral issues; confer with teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of special education students. ? Maintain order and direct group activities of students as assigned; monitor, observe and control behavior of students; report progress and concerns regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher; supervise students while the teacher is temporarily out of the classroom. ? Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher; participate in training that would allow administration of assigned testing instruments such as Woodcock-Johnson, CTBS, CAP and WRAT to assist in
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Salary : $29 - $33