Job Title:  Instructional Assistant 

School:  Burgin Independent Schools

Reports to:  Director of Special Education

Salary:  See salary schedule

Hours:  7 hour per day

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.  

One-year experience in working with children in an organized setting, preferred.

Certification in Safe Crisis Management, preferred.

REQUIRED ON THE JOB TRAINING

Safe Crisis Management, Medicaid, First Aid/CPR, Medication/Feeding/Changing, Internet Modules

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups in programs with children having significant disabilities; monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and maintaining records of student progress.

Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.

Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.

Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student IEPs.

Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.

Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines and other technology; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.  

Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.

Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audiovisual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.

Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies and inventory as necessary.  

Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory; and getting on and off the bus.

Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.

Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and play group activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.  

Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education or designee

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.

To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking  

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing  

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations  

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching  

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weight up to 30lbs .