Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

WORKING TITLE

Instructional Assistant-Preschool Special Education

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Office of Early Learning

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 21

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional, technical and clerical tasks to assist a licensed classroom teacher. Completes a wide range of tasks in order to meet the needs of all students and ensure quality instruction. Assists the classroom teacher by providing one-on-one assistance to address academic, functional or behavioral issues. Provides support with instructional programs relating to special education students and their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of classroom activities and routines;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
• Working knowledge of effective methods for instructing special education students;
• Excellent customer service skills and organizational skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff and parents/guardians.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, and shall hold or be working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in any field; OR
• 48 hours of college semester credits as evidence through transcript; OR
• 96 Professional Development hours and the successful completion of the Work Keys Assessments.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Experience working as a special education services teacher assistant;
  • CPR and First Aid certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.