The job of Inst Asst 3 / Special Ed is done for the purpose/s of providing services to students with disabilities in order to increase student achievement and graduation rates.

This job reports to the Principal or Special Education designee

Essential Functions

Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Creates lesson plans based on student IEP goals under the direction of a certified special educator for the purpose of assisting students to meet individual IEP goals and to learn required skills and content.

Implements under the supervision of an assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Maintains accurate records and instructional materials (e.g. daily logs, instructional materials, assessment results, IEP progress reports, behavior management reports, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing accurate record keeping: and assisting with progress monitoring.

Monitors and/or assists students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides under the supervision of an assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students' success in school.