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
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
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
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assists with ordering supplies as directed
Assists with personal care, if necessary or in an emergency
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
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
