Special Education Instructional Aide - Mild/Moderate Class

About the role

Job Summary:  Assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned special education classroom or program; monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and performance. Job Site:  Redwood Elementary Salary Schedule Range:  $ 17.95 - $ 20.04 / Hourly Rate Hours:  3 Hours/Day - 181 Days/School Year Schedule: 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.                     Minimum Qualifications & Abilities:   High school diploma or equivalent. AA Degree or 48 Semester Units or meet a rigorous standard of quality, and demonstrate, through an assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in instruction (CODESP Exam). Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth, development, and behavior. Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required, including, but not limited to positioning, lifting, transferring, and restraining. Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward children with disabilities; appropriately manage student behavior and guide children toward more acceptable social behaviors. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers, students, parents, and administrators. Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) may be provided. Training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred.   Essential Functions:   Implements lesson plans developed by the teacher; assists with group or one-on-one instruction in a variety of subjects or activities; collects data; and reports progress regarding student performance. Checks accuracy of student's work and presents additional assignments within parameters established by the teacher. Carries out the instructions of a certificated employee to implement special physical handling. Monitors children and provides for their physical and hygienic needs, including, but not limited to dressing, feeding, toileting, hand washing, and changing diapers, for the purpose of maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Assists teachers on field trips by helping students meet physical needs (dressing, feeding, and toileting). Assists the teacher in the monitoring, motivating, and teaching of students with disabilities. Makes minor adjustments on special equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, and braces, as instructed. May obtain food from kitchen, serve food, and feed students or help them feed themselves. Directs children into safe play activities and assists them with appropriate social behaviors in the classroom and on the playground. Assists in managing the behavior of children through the use of a variety of reinforcement techniques. Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintains learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials. Participates in parent conferences and performs interpretation functions as requested. Assists students in mainstream classes. Supports the teacher with data collection for the purpose of documenting student progress. Operates a variety of classroom and office equipment, including a computer, copier, paper cutter, and other standard office equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.