Instructional Assistant - Middle School (Special Ed)

Commitment to the following schedule is required

Part-Time: Mon - Thu 8:15 am - 3:00 pm; Fri 8:15 am -12:45 pm

Experience: At least one year of experience in a paid or non-paid position working with school-aged children.

Education: Education equivalent to the completion of an AA; BA degree is highly desirable

Special Education Instructional Assistant Job Description
Under the supervision of the Chancellor and Director of Student Services, and as directed by a certificated employee, the Special Education Instructional Aide assists in performing a variety of instructional activities for students in assigned areas; provides a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises;
• Tutors individuals and small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confers with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; assists with the implementation of lesson plans;
• Monitors and assists students after instruction has been given by the teacher;
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, recess periods and field trips;
• Reads to students, explains words and meanings, re-phrases materials and provides similar learning examples;
• May assist in the administration of score tests and compute and record grades;
• Maintains student records and files;
• Confers with teacher about program and student needs;
• Observes and controls behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground or other learning environments according to approved procedures; monitors students during outdoor activities as directed; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior;
• Monitors, tutors, and assists individuals and small groups of students during extended learning programs, including before or after school programs.
• Assists certificated staff in preparing and administering lessons during extended learning programs
• Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral strategies;
• Prepares teaching materials and learning activities as directed;
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology;
• Records and organizes behavioral or academic data to assist in monitoring student progress;
• Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment;
• Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintains student records, attendance and files as assigned; grades student assignments and tests;
• Operates a variety of classroom and office equipment;
• May assist in yard duty assignment working collaborative groups of students for social skills training;
• May attend meetings and training sessions as required; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, behavior management strategies and techniques; basic subjects including arithmetic, grammar, spelling and reading; routine record keeping techniques; computer operations/data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.40 - $21.83 per hour

Expected hours: 29.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22