Hybrid Special Education Instructional Assistant bei Northampton Area School District

Special Education Kindergarten Instructional Assistant position available at George Wolf Elementary School for the 25-26 school year. Hours will be 8:45-3:15pm. 

TITLE: Instructional Assistant – Special Education

CATEGORY: II - Assistants

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY:  Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of identified students in a classroom or other learning environment.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses High School Diploma or Equivalency

• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard

• Demonstrates ability to meet “Highly Qualified” status under the No Child Left Behind legislation 

   

  • Associates Degree (or)

  • Forty-eight post-secondary credits (or)

  • Successful completion of District approved assessment

• Possesses experience working with children, including those with special needs, in an organized setting

• Possesses proficiency in the English language with strong oral and written communication skills

• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public

• Possesses ability to operate a computer, associated software, and other office equipment as assigned

• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Academic principles and practices

• Child development

• Basic subjects including: mathematics, science, social studies, grammar, spelling, language and reading

• Basic instructional methods, techniques and practices

• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

• Understands, relates and assists children with special needs

• Assists students in standardized and District testing

• Maintains student files and program records

• Reinforces instruction within individual or small groups of identified students, as directed by the teacher

• Monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects

• Assists assigned teacher in implementation of student behavior plans, lesson plans and materials to meet student needs

• Assures student understanding of classroom rules and procedures

• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects; answers questions and provides proper examples; presents a friendly attitude and provides general guidance

• Performs a variety of duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, reports and documentation

• Provides classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays; distributes and collects paper, supplies and materials

• Communicates with school personnel to exchange information and to assist in resolving issues or concerns

• Maintains annual compliance with Chapter 14 requirements 

• Maintains regular and timely attendance

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reads books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned

• Assists with ordering supplies as directed

• Assists with personal care, if necessary or in an emergency

• Complies with District health and safety regulations

• Attends meetings and training as assigned

• Performs related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Demonstrates ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer

• Demonstrates ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties 

• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information 

• Demonstrates ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY:

         A               B                   C D

NOT AT ALL        OCCASIONALLY            FREQUENTLY     CONSTANTLY

      0%                   1 - 33% 34 - 66%   67 - 100%

TRANSPORT:

Up to 10 lbs:       C 

11 to 20 lbs:        C 

Beyond 20 lbs:    B    

MOBILITY:

• Demonstrates ability to move about the classroom or student work area to monitor student activities: C

• Demonstrates ability to position self to work with children in a small group or one-on-one: C

• Demonstrates ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C

• Demonstrates ability to assist with mobility of student: C

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Six to seven and one-half (6-7.5) Hours per day - 182 days per year; Hourly Rate of Pay and Benefits in accordance with the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization

12/4/17