Instructional Assistant - Mild to Moderate

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a special education learning environment; assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.

Ability to:

• Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a special education learning environment. …