Immediately Need ECE/MSD Instructional Assistant in Allen County, KY

Job title: ECE/MSD Instructional Assistant

Company: Allen County Schools

Job description: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.



DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:



Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.



REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

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


• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.


• 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 determining English proficiency of identified students.


• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.


• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report 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; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.


• 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 paper and supplies.


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


• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus.


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

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


• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.


• 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 playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.


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


• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.


• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.


• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.


• Basic record-keeping techniques.

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.


• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.


• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.


• Print and write legibly.


• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.


• Work cooperatively with others.


• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.


• Operate instructional and office equipment.

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