What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Assistant - Summer School Program (Temporary) position at ITINERANT?
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
Salary : $24
