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Form of workTitle: Para-Professional Educational AssistantDepartment: Special Education/Classroom SupportClassification: Classified Supervised by: Superintendent or DesigneeWork Year: Assigned by Superintendent Job Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Instructional Assistant is to assist a classroom or special education teacher by performing a wide variety of instructional and clerical duties along with student supervision. Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:High School diploma or equivalent; 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education Successfully pass Work Keys Test or District test in the areas of Math, Reading, and Writing. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint ClearanceValid Driver's License and evidence of insurabilitySuccessfully pass district background screeningKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.Knowledge of instructional materials and their uses.Knowledge of effective student management techniques.Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students.Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.Ability to pass and "physically demonstrate
