LHS Special Education Instructional Assistant

General Description of Position Duties: Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertakingspecialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives. Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by teacher. Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher. Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment. Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing,hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines. Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator. Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting inand out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in andaround the school and on field trips. Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments forthe purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher,therapist or pathologist. Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with studentresolution. Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up. Maintain various records and files. Perform related work as required. See the attached job description for further details.