Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Job Title : Instructional Assistant – Special Education Reports to (Title) :  Principal Terms of Employment :

Grade : 7

Hours per day :  7.5

Days per year :  185 Type of position :

Full-time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

General Summary : Under close supervision of a certified teacher, works with individuals or a small group of students identified as disabled under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in an effort to provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from special education programs. Assists teachers with various classroom activities. Essential Functions :

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with students, teachers, administrators, colleagues and all stakeholders.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning and working environment.
• Assists teacher with primary academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
• Assists with physical health programs for students including such activities as physical therapy and assisting students with exercise, stretching, walking, etc.
• As appropriate, assists teacher in the instruction of daily living routines such as personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving from room to room, getting on and off of school buses, self-feeding, drinking, etc.
• Assists with and reinforces speech therapy lessons.
• Adjusts special equipment for students use as needed.
• Ensures the classroom is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
• Maintains the confidentiality of personally identifiable data on students.
• Assists with basic computer instruction as appropriate.
• Monitors and inspects students' prosthesis, casts, braces, hearing aids, etc. for proper functioning.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students as needed such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, etc.
• Assists teacher in taking students to activities in and out of the school building.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily use; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.
• Operates general office equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Education / Work Experience :

Knowledge / Skills : Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public. Working Conditions : Conducts duties primarily in a classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention working with students and interacting with a variety of adults. Physical demands are restricted to work requiring occasional lifting / moving of items up to fifty pounds. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required. Responsibility : Supervises students in classrooms, labs and other instructional areas as assigned. Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel. Disclaimer Statement : This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.