Overview
Instructional Assistant, Special Education .75 FTE (30 hours) – Los Altos Elementary School District. Under the supervision of the School Principal, instructs individuals, small groups or classes of students designated by teachers from different classrooms within teacher guidelines, may be expected to prepare lesson plans, materials for lessons, assess students' progress, meet with staff and assist in program planning and revision.
Responsibilities
- Assist students (individually or in small groups) in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculum
- Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
- Observe and monitor behavior of students to ensure safety
- Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required
- Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom and playground
- Implement students\' instructional accommodations / modifications within educational settings
- Operate a variety of instructional media and equipment
- Assist in implementing individualized and / or classroom-wide behavior management systems
- Attend to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implement health care. This may include assistance with educational aids such as computer, tape recorder, visual and hearing amplification aids, braces, crutches, wheelchairs, etc.
Qualifications
Minimum education : high school diploma or equivalentExperience working with children preferredEssential Skills / Abilities
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and communityAbility to perform basic clerical workAbility to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directionsAbility to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of studentsAbility to maintain confidentiality of records and discussionsPossess the ability to organize data, schedules and information relevant to students assigned; an aptitude to work with children and teachers; warmth, empathy and the desire to become involved in the instructional process; the ability to follow instruction and accept constructive suggestions and professional standards. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn curriculumPhysical Requirements
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of studentsHours : 30 hours per week
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