Instructional Assistant Special Education - Therapeutic

Job Summary

OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students placed in special education programs because of severe emotional and behavioral issues, and/or other limiting conditions; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical and instructional duties in support of the instructional program as required by the disabling/limiting condition of the student and according to established Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:
• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students in an assigned special education program such as Emotionally Disturbed (ED).
• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in special or mainstreamed classrooms; assist and attend to special education students during classroom activities, physical education periods or other activities as assigned.
• Assist students in understanding and comprehension of classroom assignments; explain errors and answer questions to reinforce the main lesson plans; assist students with problem-solving tasks, reading, English and other assignments.
• Reinforce instruction to students with learning disabilities, communication and behavioral issues; confer with teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of special education students.
• Maintain order and direct group activities of students as assigned; monitor, observe and control behavior of students; report progress and concerns regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher; supervise students while the teacher is temporarily out of the classroom.
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