Special Education Instructional Aide

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or designee, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special needs students in a special education setting; assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of students to excel in reading, writing and math; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance in a reasonable, timely manner to assist students to achieve their personal best; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

• Tutor individual or small groups of students with special education needs; reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher to help educate students at a high level; monitor student drills, practices and related activities. • Assist in preparing lessons and instructional materials as directed by the teacher to meet the educational needs of the individual students; review worksheets, workbooks and other assignments to evaluate student comprehension of concepts presented; maintain daily records of achievement. • Assist with meeting the IEP goals of students; observe and monitor behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to implement practices proven to raise student achievement. • Assist the instructional staff in supervising students inside and outside the classroom; direct group activities of students including but not limited to games, playground activities and movement education as assigned. • Perform a variety of clerical duties such as filing, preparing and duplicating instructional materials, requesting supplies and recording grades. • Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies. • Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs. • Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment. • Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:• Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with special needs.• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.• Correct oral and written usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.• Basic record-keeping techniques.• Classroom procedures and conduct.

ABILITY TO:• Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities for students with special needs.• Assist students in developing self-help and social skills.• Read, print and write legibly.• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.• Communicate, understand and follow oral and written directions effectively.• Learn the procedures and functions of assigned duties.• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of people.• Operate instructional and office equipment.• Learn basic computer skills, as trained, including programs that apply to current work.• Communicate using patience and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the organization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school, hold 48 college units or NCLB compliantequivalent; prefer one year of experience working with school-age children in an organized setting.

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Other Characteristics

Possession of a valid California driver's license; willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments.