Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant - PCADate Posted: 7/18/2024Location: North Hills ElementaryNOTICE OF SUPPORT STAFF VACANCY NORTH HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FULL-TIME SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, INTENSIVE LEARNING SUPPORT 7.25 HOURS PER DAY 186 DAYS PER YEAR
Job Summary: Provide instructional support to any and all students, and/or a specific student or group of students as assigned. Instructional Assistants may be used in any classroom situation under the immediate and direct supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the duties and responsibilities of this job description. The design, direction and evaluation of the teaching/learning process must be done by a professional employee. The Instructional Assistant is under the supervision of the certified professional in charge of the assignment and to the Building Principal. The Instructional Assistant may monitor student behavior through report, but cannot be directly involved in disciplinary procedures. The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by the certified professional in charge of the specific assignment and the Building Principal.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Please note: Duties and responsibilities for this position will vary depending on the building and grade to which the position is assigned, and if the position supports an entire classroom, a small group of students, or provides one-on-one assistance to a student.
- Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
- Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist student(s) with staying focused and on-task, monitor and report behavior problems; take notes on material being instructed, re-teach/teach material; assist students with completion of homework & tasks, classroom projects, and use of technology/computer.
- Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (i.e. study sessions, review games).
- Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
- Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings, when required. Become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the direction of the special education teacher.
- Assist with preparation and set-up of learning activities, monitor students' activities; provide one-on-one assistance with learning activities and test taking in class and through tutoring, data collection, grade assignments and tests.
- Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups in one or multiple subject areas. Develop and implement learning activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, etc.).
- Record assessment data for students with special needs.
- Assist with student supervision in hallways, at breakfast, during assemblies, and at the beginning and end of school day.
- Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.
Qualifications: - Must have minimum of 2 year degree in related field or demonstrate completion of district-approved assessment such as, CAPE Test
- Must complete 20 hours of staff development each year
- Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.
Working Conditions: - Typical educational environment.