What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant III-MSD/FMD-Justice- 2024-2025 position at Clark County KY?
Instructional Assistant III - Special Needs Assistant
REPORTS TO:
Classroom Teacher, Principal and Administrative Director
of Exceptional Children Services, Preschool and Mental Health Services
BASIC
FUNCTION:
Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress. Works within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. Assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular or special education classroom setting.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES:
Tutor individuals or small groups of students, typically with a disability, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student’s support staff.
Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation and implementation treatment as directed and/or required.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of assessments according to established guidelines.
As supported under assessment guidelines, assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student’s IEP.
Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
