SUMMARY CLASS TITLE:  INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II/SOS/ISAP Monitor

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students in in-school suspension program.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

                KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices in classroom.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations

                ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approval policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, some experience in working with children in an organized setting AND one of the following 48 hours of college coursework OR an associates degrees OR successful completion of KY Paraeducator Exam

***paid on IA Requiring Specialized Training scale