Instructional Assistant - Autistic Support (2 Positions) - *UPDATED from Learning Support to Autistic Support

Hours:
29 Hours/Week

Instructional Assistant - Autistic Support (2 Positions) - *UPDATED from Learning Support to Autistic Support

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:  Instructional Assistant
Organizational / Labor Relationship:  Collective Bargaining Agreement � East Penn School District and Administrative Assistant and Instructional/Staff Assistant Employees
Status (FLSA):  Non-exempt, 10 month position, Instructional Assistants can work on normal student days
Reporting Relationships:  Ascending � building administrator; Descending � none
Evaluation:  Instructional Assistants are reviewed after the initial 90 days of employment and annually thereafter by the building administrator
Position Summary:  An Instructional Assistant supports and assists the academic or physical needs of students with special needs in instructional programs and services. The support and assistance includes one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans.
Qualifications:  Experience working in an educational setting, preferred

Education/Certification

1. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and
2. Must acquire and maintain a current and active CPR and basic first aid certification, and
3. Meet one of the requirements below:
   1. Have completed at least two (2) years of post secondary study;
   2. Possess an associates degree or higher;
   3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment; or
   4. "Para Educator Credential of Competency" as issued by PDE

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
2. Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and administrators
3. Ability to build and maintain working relationships and positive rapport with students, staff, parents and administrators
4. Ability to organize and plan effectively
5. Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities
6. Ability to use all applicable technological equipment and software to support student learning
7. Ability and knowledge to use technology to communicate with students, parents, staff, and administrators
8. Ability to carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision
9. Basic familiarity with adaptive and/or medical equipment as required for individual students
10. Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols
11. Understanding of foundations of special education
12. Understanding of diversity as related to disability, learning styles, and cultures
13. Understanding the process of delivery of instruction
14. Understanding learning environments and social interactions
15. Understanding components and reasons for assessment
16. Understanding of responsibility for professional and ethical practice demonstrated by fairness and impartiality
17. Understanding of the process of collaboration
18. Ability to perform basic clerical tasks
19. Knowledge of basic computer skills
20. Ability to maintain discipline of students in all school settings
21. Knowledge of operation of basic office machinery

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

1. Work with an individual or groups as directed by the classroom teacher to reinforce skill development
2. Work with individual, pairs, or groups of students to monitor or direct activities as directed by classroom teacher
3. If appropriate, monitor and tend to the physical needs of students as required.
4. Monitor students as necessary in all school settings including, but not limited to, cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on and off bus, etc.
5. Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, answering phones, etc� as assigned by the classroom teacher
6. Other duties as ass