Itinerant Exceptional Child Instructional Assistant 1 at Lynn Camp Elementary
SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress. • Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams. • Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students. • Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information. • Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary. • Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records. • Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audiovisual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies. • Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary. • Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. • Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. • Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary. • Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. • Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. • Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Instructional Assistant I
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - continued: • Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: • Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. • Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. • Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO: • Learn child guidance principles and practices. • Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities. • Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities. • Print and write legibly. • Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. • Understand and follow oral and written directions. • Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities. • Work cooperatively with others. • Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures. • Operate instructional and office equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.
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