Hybrid Instructional Assistant II, Mild/Moderate (3.0 hours per day) bei Little Lake City School District

Instructional Assistant II – Special Education (Mild/Moderate)

Range: 21
Work year: School days
Hours: Varied

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercise
• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow-up learning and training activities
• Monitors and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice and study activities and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by teaching personnel
• Directs students into safe student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids
• Maintain a variety of records and files
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media
• Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems
• Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment
• May participate in parent conferences
• May serve as a translator to facilitate communication with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school community

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
• Basic concept of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record storage, retrieval and management procedures

Ability to:
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting needs of a specialized nature
• Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors
• Communicate effectively in oral, written, and manual form
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field. One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment.