Instructional Assistant- Special Education (amended posting- updated close date)

TITLE: Teacher Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate
• If applicable, "highly qualified"
• Good physical and emotional health.
• Experience with children preferred
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults
• Valid Alabama driver's license
• Positive background check

REPORTS TO: Central Office Program Director or Supervisor, School Principal
JOB GOAL: Assist school personnel in providing an appropriate education/training program for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comprehend and carry out instructions as a follow-up to reinforce skills which teachers are attempting to teach
• Work with individuals and groups of students as instructed
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, typing, checking out library equipment and materials (if applicable)
• Inventory supplies, materials and equipment, and record needs and condition of existing items
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials, games, etc., and other activities as directed by specified school personnel
• Assist in providing a nurturing environment for assigned students
• Assist in supervising students at all times
• Assist in implementing daily learning activities in accordance with program goals and curriculum
• Assist the lead teacher as directed
• Interact positively with parents and refers questions and concerns to Program Lead Teacher
• Assist children in maintaining appropriate standards of behavior using non-punitive methods and positive management strategies
• Cooperates with other program staff to create and maintain harmonious and efficient environment
• Participate in staff meetings, pre-service and in-service training programs as required
• Follow established policies and procedures to safeguard the health and safety of assigned students
• Relieve assigned teacher of non-teaching responsibilities
• Maintain confidentiality regarding educational information and records
• Be professional and courteous at all times
• Physically assist students with disabilities (when working with special needs students and applicable)
• Assist with grooming needs of students such as changing diapers, bathing, tooth brushing, hair care, nail care, and other personal needs (such as feeding) when directed by the supervising teacher (when working with special needs students and applicable)
• Assist therapists and perform follow-through therapy as prescribed by physical/occupational/speech therapists (when working with special needs students and applicable)
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Regular school term of 182 days or for the remainder of the school year if hired after the first day of school. Salary range as determined by degree and number of years' experience.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board regarding the evaluation of support personnel.

BOARD APPROVED: 03/14/08