Instructional Assistant, SpEd ICS

Job Title:                     Instructional Assistant, SpEd ICS

Reports to:                  Campus Principal

Pay Grade:                  Paraprofessional PG 2

Dept./Campus:          Assigned Campus

Wage Status:              Non-Exempt

Days:                          187   

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Education/Certification:  

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or
High school diploma or GED; and have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Minimum Experience:

Some experience working with children, prefer in public education environment

Essential Job Functions:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and      restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and  emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. 

Other

• Participate in staff development training to improve job performance.
• Participate in meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expexted for this position.

Professional Conduct: 

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. College Station Independent School District reserves the right to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at anytime as it deems advisable.

Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students Working Conditions: Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors: The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Occasionally sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision; occasional repetitive hand motions; regular use of computer. May have frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment. Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases). Regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular   

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  

Salary : $13 - $15