Special Education Instructional Assistant - Casey Co School District : Job Details

CASEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Instructional AideDepartment: BuildingReports To: PrincipalApproved By: Casey County Board of Education Date: July 2015SUMMARY: Assists the teacher in carrying out instruction to students in small groups or individually.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.Assists in small group instruction; tutors students at teacher's requestAssists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials or specialized instructional unitsAssists in administering pre and post testing of standardized testsAssists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays currentStrive to maintain rapport with studentsEscorts students to and from various roomsAssists in enforcing and upholding school regulationsKeeps a close working relationship with teachers by giving daily feedback from tutoring sessionsOperates standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, etc.Keeps work area neat and in orderAvailable to attend meeting with faculty and /or program coordinators as neededAttends job specific professional developmentMaintains program records as specified by particular projects (i.e. general, TitlePerforms other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the principal.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.Ability to operate photocopying machines and computers.Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and proceduresEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.