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General Description:
This is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Provides classroom and environmental supports, under the direction of a special education teacher, to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) served in general and special education locations . Performs routine clerical and instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices. Contacts are made within and outside the department; Requires professional ethics in the handling of confidential student and family information. Each Instructional Assistant will have a specific set of work assignments, as directed by the special education teacher, specific to meeting the needs of students as indicated in the child's IEP .
Job Description:
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Essential Job Functions :
Assists special education teachers with classroom duties, including, but not limited to recording grades, preparing instructional materials, and administering instructional and testing accommodations.
Assists the special education teacher by supporting students during instructional activities (e.g., one-on-one, in small groups, during whole group instruction) as directed by the special education teacher. ; documents student progress as directed by the special education teacher.
Assists students onto and off the school bus and supervises students at lunch, recess as indicated in the child's IEP.
Serves as an aide on the school bus, both to and from school, as indicated in the child's IEP.
Works with students under the direction of the special education teacher(s) and related services providers, as appropriate, to implement the child's IEP.
Participates in training s and implementing support for students related to toileting, personal care, and basic healthcare related needs (e.g., using a Hoyer lift, tube feeding, seizure intervention) as indicated in the child's IEP. May serve in the absence of the clinic assistant if trained in procedures.
Implements accommodations in a child's IEP as directed by the special education teacher.
Provides clerical assistance - typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies and classroom materials.
Performs other related duties as required.
Budgetary Responsibility :
N/A
Report Preparation :
N/A
Equipment Operation :
Skill in use of computer, duplicating equipment and various assistive technology devices.
Work Direction :
N/A
Supervision :
N/A
Decision Making :
Performs functions independently as directed and guided by classroom teacher.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :
N/A
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate or handle controls, objects, and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend and may be required to lift up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a school or office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
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