What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Special Education 1:1 (Behavior) position at Bentonville Schools?
Instructional Assistant - Special Education 1 : 1 (Behavior)
Position Purpose
Under direct supervision and assists the Special Education Teacher and / or the Principal in student supervision and instructional activities (including but not limited to the development of academic, social, behavior, and independence / self-care skills) as related to the identified needs of students with individualized education programs (IEPs). Performs all routine clerical and other duties as required.
Essential Job Functions
- Work with students on content material, including assistance with current computer or assistive technology as needed.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student academic learning performance (including data collection for the purpose of behavior tracking)
- Assists with classroom behavioral management (Behavior Support Plans) to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe and orderly classroom.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Support students as needed in required learning settings (general or special education classrooms, field trips, common areas, post-secondary facilities).
- Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
- Works with Special Education Teacher in preparation for parent conferences, IEP meetings, data collection and other duties as required.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- May be required to assist students with self-care needs (personal hygiene, feeding, toileting)
- May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.
Additional Duties
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to :
FLSA Status
Non-exempt