Regional School District 15
TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE / SPECIAL EDUCATION (Elementary School)
OBJECTIVES
Under the supervision of the Principal/Teacher/Asst. Dir., Student Services, assists in the instruction of special needs students (mentally and physically handicapped and learning disabled students) requiring patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Assists the teacher and/or independently instructs students within small assigned groups or individually, making appropriate adaptations and modifications in academic, social, vocational and survival skills.
· Works with students to maintain appropriate behavior in classroom and using behavioral modification techniques and charts, as appropriate.
· Supervises students during non-academic activities including lunch, gym, recess, on field trips, in hallways, bathroom and buses.
· Assists with student discipline using positive, “time out” approach, when appropriate.
· Performs various clerical duties associated with classroom and mainstream, including correcting test papers, assists in LC/Inclusion, support of PT, OT and PE specials.
· Operates various office equipment and classroom equipment including audio visual, personal computer for Claris and Board maker software, Alpha Smart, Power School, etc.
· Performs self help tasks involving bathroom and personal care.
· Uses appropriate techniques for lifting and transferring physically handicapped students.
· Assists the teacher with informal student assessment, may attend PPT, copies IEP report cards, and assists with record keeping for instructional and/or behavioral programs.
· May substitute for absent teacher, monitoring class, use alternative communications, such as sign language or BESB for blind students; may submit modifications for curriculum and documentation, if requested.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of the requirements, practices and procedures involved to instruct special needs students both in small groups and individually.
· Skill and sensitivity to work with mentally and physically handicapped or learning disabled students requiring patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
· Knowledge in the operation of a personal computer utilizing software application, Mac School, and other office and instructional equipment.
· Ability to perform clerical duties.
· Ability to perform physical requirements when lifting or transferring physically handicapped students.
· Ability to discipline students in a positive but firm manner when required.
· Ability to supervise special needs students during non-academic activities.
· Ability to informally assess student behavior and recommend improvements.
· Ability to substitute and monitor classes in the absence of the teacher.
· Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operates a personal computer, Mac School, audio visual equipment, copier, fax machine, laminator, typewriter and other standard office equipment.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL EFFORT
Must be able to sit or stand at an assigned location, walk long halls on different floors, work continuously for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting and transferring physically handicapped students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)
Graduation from high school plus specialized training and 6-9 months of related experience or equivalent.
TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE / SPECIAL EDUCATION (Middle School)
OBJECTIVES
Under the supervision of the Principal/Teacher/Asst. Dir., Student Services, assists in the instruction of special needs students (mentally and physically handicapped and learning disabled students) requiring patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements instructional plans in academics, vocational, and survival skills according to the goals and objectives of each special education student.
Mainstream Classes
· Monitors and assists Resource and LC students individually or in small groups with assigned classwork, projects, presentations, etc.
· Maintains files of daily handouts, homework assignments, projects and presentations.
· Communicates with teachers to assess the needs and progress of Resource/LC students.
Resource / LC Classroom
· Tutors individual or assists small groups of students with organizational skills, academics, homework assignments, past due assignments, test and quiz reviews, short and long term projects and presentations.
· Communicates with Special Education Teacher to assess needs and progress of Resource/LC students in mainstream class.
· Monitors academic tests quizzes, and homework assignments.
· Maintains appropriate standards of behavior.
· Monitors Resource/LC students when teacher attends Special Education meetings, team meetings, PPT, annual reviews, etc.
· Prepares classroom instructional materials.
· Supervises students at morning recess and dismissal.
· Communicates student personal hygiene and chronic illness to school nurse.
· Operates a personal computer, TV/VCR, overhead projectors, etc.
· Monitors student assessments, charting and substitutes for teacher.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of the requirements, practices and procedures involved to instruct special needs students both in small groups and individually.
· Skill and sensitivity to work with mentally and physically handicapped or learning disabled students requiring patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
· Knowledge in the operation of a personal computer utilizing software application, Power School, and other office and instructional equipment.
· Ability to perform clerical duties.
· Ability to perform physical requirements when lifting or transferring physically handicapped students.
· Ability to discipline students in a positive but firm manner when required.
· Ability to supervise special needs students during non-academic activities.
· Ability to informally assess student behavior and recommend improvements.
· Ability to substitute and monitor classes in the absence of the teacher.
· Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operates a personal computer and other related software, TV/VCR, overhead projector, laminator, handicapped equipment, copier, typewriter, fax machine and other standard office equipment.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL EFFORT
Must be able to sit or stand at an assigned location, walk long halls on different floors, work continuously for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting and transferring physically handicapped students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)
Graduation from high school plus specialized training and 6-9 months of related experience or equivalent.
TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE / SPECIAL EDUCATION (High School)
OBJECTIVES
Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal/Teacher/Asst. Dir., Student Services, assists in the instruction of special needs students (mentally and physically handicapped and learning disabled students) requiring patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Assists the teacher with individual LC students and/or within small assigned groups, making appropriate adaptations and modifications in academic, social, vocational and survival skills.
· Grades, corrects and records tests, quizzes and assignments; follows up student course progress with teacher.
· Maintains appropriate behavior in classroom and access behavioral modification techniques and charts, as appropriate.
· Assists discipline using positive approaches with students.
· Operates a personal computer (Internet) utilizing software applications, Mac School, printer and other office and instructional equipment.
· Performs various clerical duties as assigned; prepares materials for PPT meetings.
· Communicates with parents and Student Services Department regarding students’ progress.
· Recommends informal students’ assessment and curriculum to teacher.
· Substitutes for teacher as assigned.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of the requirements, practices and procedures involved to instruct special needs students both in small groups and individually.
· Skill and sensitivity to work with mentally and physically handicapped or learning disabled students requiring patience, understanding, affection and firmness.
· Knowledge in the operation of a personal computer utilizing software application, Power School, and other office and instructional equipment.
· Ability to perform clerical duties.
· Ability to perform physical requirements when lifting or transferring physically handicapped students.
· Ability to discipline students in a positive but firm manner when required.
· Ability to supervise special needs students during non-academic activities.
· Ability to informally assess student behavior and recommend improvements.
· Ability to substitute and monitor classes in the absence of the teacher.
· Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operates a personal computer utilizing the Internet and software applications, Mac School, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, mail machine and standard office equipment.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL EFFORT
Must be able to sit or stand at an assigned location, walk long halls on different floors, work continuously for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting and transferring physically handicapped students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)
Graduation from high school plus specialized training and 6-9 months of related experience or equivalent.
July, 2000
June, 2000