Sub Pool: Instructional Aide I - Gen. Ed. (Early Literacy); Special Education (Mild/Mod.); or Special Education (Mod./Severe)

Job Summary

Please visit the Keppel Union School District website to view the current job descriptions for each position for each type of IA position listed in the title of this job posting. KEPPEL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE I (Moderate/Severe) DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Site Administrator, to perform a variety of supportive instructional activities, as well as behavior management, for students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials;
2. Provides academic and/or social instructional assistance to individuals and/or small groups of students in accordance with IEP’s and/or Behavior Support Plans;
3. Monitors and assists students in independent practice and as a follow up to the presentation of concepts by instructional personnel;
4. Assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors;
5. Assists in the management of student behavior in accordance with the IEP;
6. Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials;
7. Provides academic and/or social instructional assistance to individuals and/or small groups of students in accordance with IEP’s and/or Behavior Support Plans;
8. Uses a variety of educational materials, supplies, and equipment designed to meet the individual student needs;
9. Maintains a variety of records and files including data collection, confidential student records, and information;
10. Confers, as needed, with the teacher(s), support staff, and other school personnel concerning programs and materials to meet student needs, and alerts teacher to any special circumstances and/or information concerning students’ behavior and/or needs; Requirements / Qualifications Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavioral characteristics; Student behavior management strategies and techniques; Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; Basic arithmetical concepts; Routine record, storage, retrieval and management. Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages; Communicate effectively in oral and written form; Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; Utilize a variety of appropriate methods and procedures in the enhancement of an instructional environment; Adhere to confidentiality laws regarding student information Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Routinely and correctly lift and carry weights up to, but not to exceed, 50 pounds Experience : One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent. Completed two years at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s or higher degree (or have met a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing) Prefer Standard First Aid card Board Approved: September 17, 2015 Comments and Other Information Qualified candidates will be contacted with additional information.