What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Special Ed - Moderate/Severe position at Sevier School District?
Open until filled.
Purpose Statement
The job of Instructional Assistant - Special Ed was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom and under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.
Essential Functions
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc., for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
- Documents student progress in subject areas for the purpose of planning a student’s individualized program and for conveying information to the supervising teacher.
- Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
- Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus-loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily-living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Successful candidate will be required to become Safety Care Certified. Training will be provided by Sevier School District.
For job details, contact Madeline Lee, Special Needs Supervisor or Nolan Andersen, Director - Human Resources, at (435) 896-8214.
If you need special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the selection process, please contact Nolan Andersen, Human Resource Director, (435) 896-8214. Sevier School District is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodation will be made as appropriate to enable any employee or applicant for employment to safely and properly perform the job applied for as requested and as appropriate. Sevier School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
