CLASS TITLE:  SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I/IEP

DEFINITION:  Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing various specialized instructional support services in various pre K –12 and adult special education settings; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  (The incumbent may or may not perform all the duties below)

• Communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team regarding daily performance of the students
• Under supervision works with students in a group or on an individual basis assisting with specific instructional tasks and accommodating the special needs of individual students
• Assist students with special needs in learning or using special equipment of instructional media
• Assist students with special needs in learning or using special tests
• Assist students with special needs in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors through the use of a variety of positive reinforcement techniques, activities and/or materials
• Assist in the loading and unloading of students with special needs from buses and in the transferring of students to and from classrooms and events
• Encourage and assist students with special needs in communicating and engaging in social activities, such as field trips and extra curricular activities
• Supervises students with special needs in snack and lunch activities and outdoor/campus activities
• Support students of diverse levels and types of disabilities, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• May occasionally assist students with special needs in attending to personal needs
• Maintain and prepare records and performs clerical duties related to special education programs
• May assist with community based instruction
• May be required to travel from location to location
• Perform related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:  A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one year experience working with students or the completion of one year of college-level coursework in a field related to the particular assignment.  Successful completion of the Instructional Assistant Proficiency Examination and/or hold appropriate certification for the position. Commitment to complete two required training courses or inservices within the first six months of being hired.

Knowledge of:

• The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures
• The individual differences in children
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics
• General classroom procedures, practices and equipment

Skill in:

• Applying special instructional or communication procedures
• Following oral and written directions
• Communicating clearly both orally and in writing
• Recordkeeping and providing clerical support duties
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents
• Reading, writing and arithmetic
• Keeping school and student matters confidential

Ability to:

• Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
• Learn and interpret rules, policies, regulations and procedures

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.  Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid required

MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                       11/02