Special Education Instructional Assistant - Summer School Program (Temporary)

Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant - Summer Program

Department: Migrant Education Program

Supervised by: Teacher and Director of Migrant Education

Wage: $24.00 per hour. Per CBA Article 5 Compensation G.1 “Working overtime (beyond 40 hours per week) must be pre-approved by the Department Director or Superintendent.”

Work Year: June 17 - July 18, 2025

Position Purpose:

To assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to students or small groups which facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills, with a focus on supporting special education needs.

Core Job Functions:

• Assists with implementing the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student.
• Assists special education staff with preparation, implementation and evaluation of individual and group instructional and/or behavioral programs.
• Assists in communicating with teachers and parents on a students' progress.
• Assists with record-keeping to monitor students' daily learning progress.
• Assists students in understanding instructional and/or behavioral concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher directed activities.
• Provides students with additional practice on identified skill areas.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional and/or behavioral for classroom activities.
• Guides independent study, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Sets up and operates audio-visual and other instructional equipment.
• Checks student work, corrects papers that do not require subjective evaluation and supervises testing and make-up work.
• Secures and stores instructional materials as needed by the teacher or students.
• Supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities, including hallways, lunchroom, playground, gymnasium, and library and bus lines.
• Keeps records and charts of student progress.
• Assists in filing, sorting, alphabetizing, data collecting and organizing materials.
• Enforces classroom and school rules in a consistent manner and follows guidelines for implementation of disciplinary actions.
• Detains students for alleged misconduct and delivers students to appropriate authority.
• Performs routine clerical tasks, including, maintaining records, copying, cutting stencils, alphabetizing and filing materials, operating office equipment, preparing basic art work, and typing lists and reports.
• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with students, staff, parents and patrons.

Department Specific Responsibilities:

• Reports incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to district policies.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities; is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by classroom teacher, Director of Migrant Education, or Superintendent to support the success of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Patience, understanding, and ability to work with young students
• Appropriate and effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and follow precise prescribed directions
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and Spanish, preferred
• Appropriate classroom procedures and basic instructional techniques
• Criminal history background check/fingerprint clearance

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalency
• Experience with supporting special education students
• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, possess an associate’s degree, or passed a certificate program demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics readiness