Instructional Assistant

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• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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In a state agency this class is accountable for providing instructional assistance in the implementation of special educational programs.

• Provides instructional support services to students working under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher; 
• Assists in implementing Individualized Education Plans; 
• Provides one-on-one tutoring for eligible students; 
• Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials; 
• Assists students in participating in general school activities and is responsible for safety and personal conduct of students; 
• Supervises students in groups or individually when teacher is temporarily absent from classroom during school day (e.g., lunch, rest break, meetings); 
• Assists teacher in routine, necessary, school-related duties (e.g., taking attendance, ordering supplies, reporting lunch count); 
• Provides assistance in a computer laboratory; 
• Conducts parental involvement activities; 
• Provides support in a library or media center; 
• Collects data, attends meetings and prepares reports; 
• May assist students in areas such as self-help, feeding, toileting, language, gross and fine motor development as defined by the Individualized Education Plan designed by an interdisciplinary team; 
• May act as a translator; 
• May supervise students during field trips; 
• May be required to lift students and respond to incidents concerning students; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Skills
  • oral and written communication skills; 
  • interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to
  • provide instructional support; 
  • maintain records and charts; 
  • prepare reports.

A high school diploma or General Educational Development test (GED Certification) and two (2) years of college credit.

• An Associate's (or higher) degree may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.
• Passing a State Board of Education adopted Paraprofessional Assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.

• Experience working with youths in a hospital setting.

• Incumbents in the class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

Incumbents in this class may be required to pass a physical examination.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.