SPED - IA

Job Summary: Candidate must be passionate about serving students from low socio-economic backgrounds who need extra support. Experience working with students in small groups, 1:1, and large groups. Must work well with students, staff, and principal, experience giving instruction in the core reading areas (decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary), and is comfortable with elementary level reading and ELA. Must have experience working with students with learning disabilities.

Essential Functions: The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain student supervision at all times, including transitions, P.E,. and lunch periods. Inform the classroom teacher whenever you leave the room of where you are going, and for how long.
• Implement lesson plans as designed by the teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.
• Systematically record and graph data specific to assigned students regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of IEP goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior, and other information as required with the guidance of the Education Specialist.
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned students toward mastery of goals.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate to students about IEP goals regularly; correct student errors in a positive and timely manner.
• Communicate any concerns to the classroom teacher and Education Specialist regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist in tracking the completion of homework and coursework.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Complete logs on a daily basis (if required). Submit accurate and complete logs on time to the parent and Education Specialist if required.
• Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan.
• Complete incident and/or accident reports within specified time requirements, as needed.
• Keep student information confidential at all times.
• Follow established Fortune School Norms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to:

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Work with students in small groups, 1:1, and large groups.
• Work with students with learning disabilities.
• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work, visit school sites, travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

Education and Experience

• Have 48 semester units from an accredited college or university
• Have an associate's degree or higher
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting with instruction
• Pass a district-approved NCLB Local Assessment Test