What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sutton Public Schools Instructional Assistant position at Sutton Public Schools?
Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant(s)
Primary Function: To assist the general and special education teacher with the support of special needs students and implementing aspects of the IEP.
Responsibilities may include:
• Carry out specialized instruction and support to assist the student toward progress on IEP goals and work completion under the direction of the classroom and Special Education teachers in a general education classroom or separate instructional area
• Assist the teacher in data collection on student performance including all IEP goal areas, work completion, and taught skills (grade, work samples observation)
• Establish ongoing communication with the general education and Special Education teachers
• Assist teachers with instructional activities including re-teaching and remediation as necessary
• Follow teacher directions regarding discipline, turning in assignments, bathroom procedures, and other systems
• Implement a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if necessary and as directed by the BCBA
• Make modifications and/or implement accommodations (assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, etc.)
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records
• Flexibility to complete other activities as assigned during the workday
Reports to:
• Building principal
• Director of Special Education
Qualifications:
•Minimum – high school diploma.
•Previous work with special education children in a school setting.
•ABA training desirable.
•Comfortable working with students who have medical needs.