Amanda Schwede

The role of Instructional Aide II involves providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within and outside the assigned classroom. The primary responsibilities include assisting and designing the daily care of students with significant learning challenges, observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress, implementing instructional plans, making recommendations for improved care and instruction, and addressing the special health care needs of assigned students.

• Administer First Aid and Medical Assistance: Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers. This may include assisting with self-care plans such as toileting, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, personal hygiene, dressing, medication, and other daily living activities to meet students' immediate health care needs and develop their daily living and behavioral skills.
• Provide Physical Care: Assist students with severe physical disabilities, including lifting and securing students' wheelchairs, seat-belts, or other safety restraints, to ensure self-care for medically fragile students.
• Support Instructional Activities: Collaborate with supervising teachers, classroom teachers, and special education teams to adapt, modify, and implement activities, assignments, and materials. This includes supporting instructional and developmental activities, content-area instruction for small groups or individual students and administering tests and assessments.
• Attend Training and Meetings: Participate in meetings and in-service presentations such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures to acquire and convey job-related information.
• Communicate with Staff: Work with supervising instructional and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating academic progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement Behavior Management Plans: Under direction, implement student behavior intervention plans (BIP), learning contracts, reinforcement systems, and other strategies to manage and improve student behavior, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain Records: Organize and maintain files and records, including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files, ensuring availability of items and compliance with mandated requirements.
• Monitor Student Activities: Supervise students during various school activities, including lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and kitchen to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Operate Instructional Equipment: Use assistive technology and other tools to support student learning and communication, ensuring the effective delivery of instructional programs.
• Review Student Learning: Assist teachers by reviewing classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention.
• Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance
• Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support classroom and school operations.
• Assisted educators in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
• Supported classroom management by maintaining a structured and positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional materials and resources for enhanced student engagement.
• Monitored student progress, providing feedback to promote academic growth and development.