SUMMARY Works in a classroom setting supporting teachers by providing specialized or direct instruction to individual or small groups of special education students. Provides clerical and other classroom support services to teachers. Assists teachers in maintaining student discipline and student assessment. Arranges supplies, materials and equipment for student use. Instructional aides must comply with State competency testing to qualify for the position. NATURE AND SCOPE Works under minimal supervision of classroom and special education teachers. May be required to work independently by supervising the classroom and students in absence of teacher. Often required to support more than one teacher and classroom. Required to have a broad range of general level skills and knowledge in order to assist with basic instruction, clerical and support services. Helps maintain classroom discipline procedures. Work is performed in a classroom or small group environment where there is moderate exposure to communicable disease and hygiene needs of young children. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the second level in the instructional aide position, working with individual or small groups of students with identified needs. Instructional Aide II requires acquiring knowledge and skills in special needs and disabilities area (special education) as well as advanced student assessment strategies and behavior management techniques. ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples) • Assists certificated teacher with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. Assists teaching staff in conducting lessons and other classroom activities. Prepares for and assists with various classroom projects. Cleans up after classroom projects. • Works with individual or small groups of students. Listens to and reinforces instructions given by teacher in reading, spelling, math or other subjects. • Implements the goals and objectives of special needs students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) if applicable. • Respects the confidentiality of special needs students learning and health disabilities. • Observes and manages behavior of students according to approved procedures and individualized student behavior plans. Reports progress regarding students’ performance and behavior. Evaluates student progress in a wide variety of skills. • Assists in maintaining order among the children in the classroom and on the school grounds. Supervises students as assigned in the classroom, playground, cafeteria or at various school-wide activities such as field trips and assemblies. • Monitors classroom activities when the teacher is absent from the room. Accompanies students going from one location to another. Exercises appropriate discipline procedures when applicable. • Prioritizes tasks and exercises good time management and organizational skills. • Assists staff with the preparation of instructional and testing materials. Administers and scores tests, corrects papers, assists in preparation of graphic and written teaching materials as directed by the instructor. • Performs a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking roll, maintaining records (data entry), files and word processing classroom materials. • Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. Assures the health and safety of students by following prescribed health and safety rules of the District. • Assists teaching staff in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the children. Collects, assembles and distributes textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment and other resource materials. • Prepares bulletin board materials and decorates classroom. Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment. Sets-up and operates audiovisual equipment, computers, copying machines and other related equipment that serve as aids in or to the instructional program. • May assist students with personal hygiene matters, which could involve assisting with lavatory and other personal care activities.