CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

                                                 (Special Education Assistant)

QUALIFICATIONS:                 

   1.   High School diploma or equivalent.

   2.   Must meet Physical Performance Requirements

   3.   Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find    

         appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:       Principal/Teacher

SUPERVISES:  Not Applicable

JOB GOAL:  To work closely, under the supervision of the teacher, with handicapped pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the mental and physical help and emotional support they need to gain as many benefits from the District’s Special

Education program as possible.

BASIC FUNCTION:                 Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or

                                                small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or

                                                equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the teacher in individual or small group instruction, and reinforces learning at school or on the bus to and from school, (i.e., physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, using the lavatory, toilet training). 
2. Assists in utilization of catheter and feeding, depending on student’s physical needs.
3. Performs routine clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operates copy machines, sets-up work areas, etc.
4. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student’s evaluation team conferring about the student to whom assigned.
5. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs, and/or course work at institutions of higher learning.
6. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and local School Board Policy.
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by following health and safety practices and regulations.
8. Rides the bus when assigned by the Principal; assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus.
9. Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
10. Demonstrates the ability to lift and assist with physical care of student(s) as needed.
11. Complies with and carries out IEP objectives and maintains records of student’s progress.
12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.