Student Support Assistant
About the Employer
Instructional Assistant - Student Specific
Job Title
Instructional Assistant - Student Specific
Exempt Status
No
Grade and Location
Grade: 108, Location: Desert Horizon
Term of Employment and Reporting Structure
Term of Employment: 9-month, Reports to: Principal
Summary
The Instructional Assistant - Student Specific is a vital support role that assists in the supervision and instruction of students under direct supervision. The incumbent will relieve teachers of clerical tasks, assist students with adaptive and behavioral skills, and provide first-aid and assistance as needed.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
College Credit Hours or AA Degree
60 college credit hours or AA degree or proof of successfully passing a state-approved para-professional assessment required.
Social Security Card and Immunizations
Social Security card and proof of immunity to measles and German measles required.
Valid Picture ID and Fingerprint Clearance
Valid picture ID and fingerprint IVP/background clearance upon employment required.
Preferred Qualifications
Job-Related Experience
Job-related experience preferred.
Alternatives to Required Qualifications
Alternatives to the above required qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent/Designee may be accepted.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adapt Classroom Work
Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
Administer Evaluations
Administers evaluations for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or recognizing individual student needs.
First-Aid and Assistance
Administers first-aid and assistance to medically fragile and/or injured students under supervision (e.g., tube feeding, toileting, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill children as assigned.
Assist Teachers and Parents
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students' adaptive and behavioral skills.
Confer with Teachers and Parents
Confers with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives.
Implement Behavioral Plans
Implements behavioral plans for the purpose of meeting students' social and daily living skills as needed.
Implement Instructional Programs
Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the teacher for the purpose of assisting the teacher and student academically.
Maintain Student Files/Records
Maintains students' files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Monitor Student Activities
Monitors individual students, classroom, and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform Record Keeping and Clerical Functions
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
Process Cash Receipts
Processes cash receipts for field trip activities for the purpose of ensuring receipt of funds for special events.
Respond to Emergency Situations
Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Assist Other Personnel
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participate in Meetings
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.
Perform Other Duties
Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Skills
Skills required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required include:
* Various specific skills.
Knowledge
Knowledge required to perform basic math (calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios), read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step oral and written instructions. Specific knowledge required includes:
* Knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws.
* Basic first-aid and health care.
Abilities
Ability required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, collate data, and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing specific, defined processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with variety of data, and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
* Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
* Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines.
* Problem solving with equipment is limited.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
* Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;
* Some climbing and balancing;
* Significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling;
* And significant fine-finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 35% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.