JOB GRADE 105, (ESY)
Location: Hawthorne
Dates: 6/17-18, 6/24-28, 7/1-3, 7/8-12, 7/15-19, 7/22-26
Hours: 7:45 AM – 11:45 AM (4 hours)
Under general supervision, to assist a variety of instructional assessment and activities; to assist in the conduct of learning activities with children experiencing special learning needs; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required. This position may also require assistance with basic hygeine and personal care of students with high needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
- Tutor individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs under the direction of a teacher.
- Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities.
- Direct students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
- Assist in the management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
- Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level of children with special needs.
- Maintain a variety of records and files.
- Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer assisted instruction equipment and software programs.
- May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.
- Perform routine first aid which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders.
- May perform hygiene related tasks on students including diapering.
- Observe and monitor children with physical handicapping conditions and request appropriate assistance for students experiencing physical distress.
- Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
- May participate in parent conferences, and student instruction and training planning processes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Students
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:
- Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students with special learning needs;
- behavior management strategies and techniques relating to students experiencing atypical control problems;
- Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;
- Basic arithmetical concepts;
- Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.
Ability to:
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs;
- Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors;
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
- Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
- Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional and assessment materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment;
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent
- (1) Associate’s or higher degree, or (2) Completion at least 48 semester or 72 quarter hours of college coursework; or (3) Meet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness. (Assistants hired prior to 1/8/02 have until 1/1/06 to meet this requirement.)