Instructional Assistant - Special Education

TITLE: Instructional Assistant - Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets MSDE standards of Highly Qualified by possessing an Associate's Degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of state/local assessment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents (using appropriate grammar) in both oral or written form.
• Ability to support students' behavioral needs in a variety of school/program settings.
• Ability to use a computer
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: School Manager, Principal, or Assistant Principal
JOB GOAL: The Special Education Instructional Assistant provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities in both classroom and individual settings. Working under the direction of a certified special education teacher, the instructional assistant helps students achieve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals, while promoting independence and inclusion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and instructional plans.
2. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support.
3. Reinforce lessons and learning activities using teacher-directed instructional strategies.
4. Support students with assignments and assessments.
5. Assist students with daily living skills, including feeding, toileting, dressing, and mobility, when required.
6. Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and participation.
7. Implement positive behavior support strategies and behavior intervention plans.
8. Help maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
9. Supervise students during classroom transitions, lunch, recess, field trips, and other school activities.
10. Prepare instructional materials, classroom displays, and adaptive learning resources.
11. Operate classroom technology and assistive devices as needed.
12. Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with school policies and applicable laws.
13. Communicate effectively with teachers, therapists, administrators, and other members of a student's team as directed by their case manager.
14. Attend staff meetings, professional development, and required training sessions.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Non-exempt position. Ten month work year.
Salary to be established by the Board.
SALARY SCHEDULE: Classroom Support Scale
Ranges - CS7/01 CS7/02 CS7/03