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Form of workAlternative School Aide Job Title: Alternative School Aide Department: Instruction Reports to: PrincipalClassification: Non-exempt SummaryAn Instructional Assistant provides support services to students necessary for the student to access the district's facilities and programs. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilitie 1.
Reinforce student learning and performance expectations established by certificated staff members2. Demonstrate commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potential.3. Circulate and provide assistance to all students, with priority given to students with an IEP4.
Provide one-on-one or small group instruction, under the direction of a certificated staff member5. Complete assigned supervision roles of the general student population6. Establish and maintain positive rapport with students and staff7.
Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning and enhance the physical environment, as directed8. Use strategies as directed to increase the individual student's independence and confidence9. Participate as directed in meetings, conferences, and discussions, as a member of the educational team; providing input on the present functioning and needs of the students10.
Engage in activities to increase one's educational knowledge and skills and to enhance professional growth, as directed by the administrator11. Demonstrate a positive regard for the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of an instructional assistant and those of certified staff members12. Assist in evaluating and adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed13.
Assist with the implementation of accommodations through the administration of state and district-wide assessment, as appropriate14. Assist professionals with classroom and behavior management strategies, as directed15. Assist in collecting and providing objective, accurate information to professionals, such as data regarding student behavior, performance, attitude, effort, etc16.
Perform responsibilities as directed in a manner consistent with law and policies, to include maintaining student confidentiality17. Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of students and families.18. Must use universal precautions and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment19.
Other duties as assigned by the administrator. Supervisory Duties None Qualifications Education/ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Education Preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations List all certifications, licenses and registrations the employee must have. Skills and Abilities This area will vary greatly depending on the position.
Language An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions, short correspondence and memos.2. Write short correspondence.3. Communicate one on one and in small groups.Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.2.
Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.TechnologyBasic computer skills, including word processing, data entry, email and TimeClock.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands An individual who holds this position: Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel2.
May have to use therapeutic restraint3. Will regularly lift students4. Must have both close and distance vision AttendanceConsistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Conditions and EnvironmentThe individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.
