Instructional Assistant II- Special Education ED/SEL

Job Description



The job of ED Instructional Assistant (Special Education) was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the specialized instruction of students with emotional disabilities under the supervision of a licensed teacher in a special education classroom. The ED Instructional Assistant will be responsible for observing and documenting student progress; implementing activities for skill acquisition or reinforcement of skills, and implementing behavioral plans as directed by the teacher.



Qualifications

Education:

• 48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing, and math by passing a proficiency test.

Job Requirements:

• Position requires experience and/or additional training in the instruction of students with emotional or behavioral disabilities.
• Ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner.
• Formal training or education in working with students that have emotional disabilities is highly preferred.
• Physical ability to manage challenging behaviors in the school setting

Statement of Specialized Experience:

Specialized experience for this position includes experience working with learners with emotional or behavioral challenges in an educational environment; implementing academic, behavioral, and social skill practice activities by following protocols consistently and collecting data based on criteria outlined by the teacher, related service providers, or support staff; altering instruction to meet the needs of the learner or based upon feedback from the teacher or support staff; supporting learners with ED across a variety of settings using prompting and fading techniques to aid in student success.

Essential Functions

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for the student to participate in classroom activities.
• Implement intervention strategies and supports (visual aides, prompting strategies, reinforcement systems, emotion regulation tools, etc.) as directed by the teacher to address student goals.
• Document student progress or behavioral observations using objective measures and record data as directed by the teacher.
• Confer with teachers on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP goals.
• Implement academic instruction taught by a teacher for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP.
• Implement strategies to maximize practice opportunities for social skills and emotional regulation for the purpose of short and long term independence as directed by the teacher.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting student needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Maintain instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of the appropriate instructional supplies.
• Implement strategies or interventions as directed by the teacher or school support staff for de-escalating situations or managing challenging behaviors safely.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques
• Accept feedback from teachers and related service providers to ensure accurate and consistent implementation of educational techniques or strategies.
• Communicate and collaborate to foster a positive learning environment.
• Effectively communicate with adults and students.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

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