Position Type: Support Staff (Instructional Assistants)/EC Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 5/22/2023Location: Norwayne MiddleEC Instructional Assistant Wayne County Public Schools Job Description TITLE: Instructional Assistant-EC Behavior Support QUALIFICATIONS: Two Year Degree or 48 hours of college coursework REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in implementing each child's Individual Education Program goals and objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
- Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, conduct learning exercises with small groups of students, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
- Assist students, as assigned by the Principal, with personal care needs (feeding, toileting, etc.) and medical procedures for which they are trained. Support may also include, but not limited to, face to face instruction, walks in designated school areas, talks in helping to verbally deescalate and working with Special Education Teacher in the implementation of social skills lessons.
- Provide direct in-class and out of class support to assigned student(s). Support may include but not limited to face to face talks, walks in designated school areas and talks in helping to verbally deescalate student(s).
- Document interaction with student(s), gather behavior charts, observational data from school staff.
- Effectively communicate with teachers, school administrator and Behavior Support Teachers for identified students with disabilities exhibiting intense behavior needs
- Document all behavior supports provided to identified students with intense behavior challenges, issues/concerns, teacher contacts and therapeutic interventions.
- Work 1:1 or in small group with students with identified students with disabilities on improving behaviors and academic development in the school setting.
- Implement behavior intervention plan strategies and document effectiveness of strategies
- Provide and/or assist with social skills instruction.
- Implement verbal de-escalation strategies, problem solve with staff, and work with student(s) to return to the general education setting.
- Consult daily with the teacher/program specialist to discuss the needs of student(s).
- Maintain log of students who receive services
- Duties as assigned by Director of Exceptional Children's Program or Coordinator of Special Programs
Terms of Employment:
- Ten month employment/At-Will/FLSA Non-Exempt
Starting Salary and/or Grade:
Evaluation:
- Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
- Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- General knowledge of activities performed by the lead teacher.
- General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
- General knowledge of student handbook rules.
- General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
- Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
- Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.
- Ability to record and store data accurately.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc.
- Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. (frequently), carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
DISCLAIMER:
- The statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.
Attachment(s):
- EC Behavior Support Teacher Assistant (4).pdf