Instructional Assistant-Special Education

Salary Range:    $25,060-$ 31,274 (Depending on Licensure Level and Experience)

 Minimum Qualifications:

 High School diploma or GED; additional education and/or training desirable.

 Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level 3 Educational Assistant License

 Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

 Essential Job Responsibilities of Instructional Assistant (Special Education):

·         Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.

·         Demonstrates ethical behavior.

·         Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.

·         Follows District Code of Conduct policies.

·         Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.

·         Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.

·         Displays a desire to work with students.

·         Serves as a role model.

·         Works as a team member.

·         Communicates effectively both verbally and written.

·         Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.

·         Responds to students as individuals.

·         Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.

·         Assists with supplementary work for students, and supervises students in the school environment.

·         Uses current technology for instructional management needs.

·         Assists licensed personnel with student discipline.

·         Assists in maintaining students’ involvement in appropriate tasks.

·         Provides assistance with individualized program materials.

·         Works under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepares for classroom activities.

·         Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

·         Assists individual children in need of special attention.

·         Guides study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).

·         Set up audiovisual equipment as directed.

·         Assists in drill work.

·         Assists with reading and/or storytelling.

·         Assists small groups of students in the library and other settings.

·         Participates in in-service training programs.

·         Contributes to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.

·         Models acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.

·         Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.

·         Responds to the unique needs of the special education student.

·         Performs other job duties as assigned.