Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant - Specialized Program

• Maintain accurate documentation and records for student files, ensuring timely updates to computerized records.

• Assist students with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, toileting, and mobility tasks.

• Support the implementation of individual student programs for behavior, sensory needs, and academics, including behavior support plans and sensory integration strategies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to playground or cafeteria monitoring.

Additional Duties for Specialized Programs: In addition to the duties outlined above, Instructional Assistants assigned to specialized programs or developmental preschool may also be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the classroom teacher and related service providers to ensure consistency of instructional and behavioral support across the school day.

• Supporting the implementation of specialized program structures, instructional methods, and behavior systems with fidelity as directed by program guidelines.

• Provide behavioral support during times of student escalation, ensuring safety and adherence to district guidelines and best practices.

• Assisting students with expanded activities of daily living, which may include: Eating/tubing assistance Transfers and mobility Positioning and physical support Assisting with daily skills such as toileting Use of assistive devices (e.g., communicative devices, standers, lifters, braces)

• Eating/tubing assistance

• Transfers and mobility

• Positioning and physical support

• Assisting with daily skills such as toileting

• Use of assistive devices (e.g., communicative devices, standers, lifters, braces)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with relevant Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Understanding of Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of basic child development principles.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in following oral and written instructions.

• Ability to identify, prevent, and de-escalate negative behaviors effectively.

• Skill in instructing and assisting students with self-help living skills.

• Completion of training in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and specialized training for students with disabilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

• Proficiency in operating personal computers and utilizing various software applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED.

OTHER REQUIREI\\/IENTS:

• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Must be able to provide a Social Security number for AHCCS provider.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.

• Must be able to complete training and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and specialized training for students with disabilities.

• Must be able to physically restrain a student utilizing on of the OPi holds; must be able to run after students who are at risk of fleeing from a safe location.

• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications.

• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

• May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.

• May be required to work outside normal working hours.

• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

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