Yupiit School District

Akiachak, Alaska

 

Job Description

 

 

JOB TITLE:                  Special Ed Instructional Aide                           SALARY:     Classified: R D
                                                                                                           (depending on credits earned)

REPORTS TO:              Principal                                                        H 6.5 hr/day  

LOCATION:                 Yupiit School District                                        No. DAYS:  

                       

                                   

 

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the special education teacher or administrator in the operation of the Special Education Program. Will work directly with students with disabilities.

 

           

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist the special education teacher with management and education of children enrolled in special education.
2. Coordinate special education curriculum and classroom activities with teacher.
3. Monitor each child’s progress in special education.
4. Assist the special education teacher with parent conferences and participate in I.E.P. meetings.
5. Maintain folders of student work and behavior.
6. Complete required reports and submit them on specified days.
7. Become familiar with materials, techniques and procedures used in working with exceptional children.
8. Implement I.E.P. programs for children in conjunction with the special education teacher.
9. Assist with preparation or collection of instructional materials.
10. As directed by the special education teacher, provide individualized and small group instruction.
11. Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher, Director of Special Education or Superintendent.

 

Qualification:

 

1. High School graduate, additional formal education preferred as well as experience in working with exceptional children.
2. Experience as a teacher aside, substitute, or volunteer in the special education classroom is desirable.
3. Must show evidence of ability to work closely and cooperatively in a small group setting and to maintain confidentiality in regards to the student’s disabilities.
4. Must be Highly Qualified paraprofessional standards or pass the appropriate assessment within 60 days of hire.
5. Must participate in a test-preparation program 3 days each week after school to prepare to pass the paraprofessional test to become highly qualified if not already meeting this requirement.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Requires decision-making ability and the ability to work independently. Requires ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work.

 

2. Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals

 

3. Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

 

4. Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties as situations require, a strong sense of teamwork, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

 

5. Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education practices, Alaska State Laws, and Department of Education and Early Development regulations.

 

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent plus at least two years demonstrated successful experience in general office work. Business college or equivalent training may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

 

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as software operating and training instructions, and technical procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before supervisors and district employees. Ability to speak Yupik preferred.

 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts

 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer Skills and Abilities: Requires knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software on computers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and scanning required.

 

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with the principal, staff, students, parents, and 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. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and arms. This position frequently requires non-stop typing on the computer. This position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as tables, office and meeting supplies. This position may occasionally require employee to work extended or irregular hours  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. Some travel is required as part of the job.

 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

 

 

 

Note: title Ii of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, which became effective November 21, 2009, protects applicants and employees from employment discrimination based on genetic information. Employers are prohibited from discriminating in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees or their family members, the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history), and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

 

The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern.

 

The Yupiit School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.