Instructional Assistant- Special Education (FMD)

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant-Special Education REPORTS TO: Principal, Teacher &/or Director of Special Education BASIC FUNCTION: Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional practices, transitional activities, maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment, and communicating and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure special education students obtain quality instruction. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The terms of employments are designated by the contract.Regular and punctual attendancePerform clerical duties as directed by the teacherUnder the guidance of the certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities, delivery of specially designed instruction and assist in the implementation of adaptations/modifications to the general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEPAssist the teacher in gathering and recording student progress dataPerform administration of medication and other health services such as tube feeding and catheterization, as instructed by a health professionalUnder the supervision of the certified teacher, assist students with self-care, including diapering, toileting, bathing, dressing and etcAssist students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the communityAssist with students who have challenges with mobility. This would include lifting, positioning and moving the child from place to place for the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and to and from a wheelchair, changing table, bed, on and off a bus etc.Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, etc.) in following up with therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.Assist in management of the students' behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting student who area at risk of harming themselves or others through implementation of Safe Crisis ManagementAdhere to professional ethics and standards, which include maintain the strictest confidentiality concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal information.Function as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the buildingOther duties as assigned by supervisor KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:Basic recording keepingBasic subjects taught in district schoolSafe practices in classroom and playground activitiesInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesyConfidentiality and crisis management techniquesNecessary medical training as specified by supervisor ABILITY TO:Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communitiesPerform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activitiesCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingPerform basic instructional activities under the guidance of a supervisorLearn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activitiesWork cooperatively with othersMonitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and proceduresOperate instructional and office equipment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walkingRequires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearingRequires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulationsRequires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reachingRequires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy weightsAssist students with self-care, including diapering, toileting, bathing, dressing and etc EVALUATION: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED certificate as required by Kentucky law LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Interim para educator assessment or required college hours.