2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Resource - Explorer MS

About the role

The job of Instructional Assistant- Special Education is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom, a self-contained classroom and/or with an individual student; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g. lifting, feeding, toilet training, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene and immediate healthcare needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, office classroom, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teachers, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Documents instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment by monitoring student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.) and monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.).
• Remains with students at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of students, removing students when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: Adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior.
• Ability: Scheduling activities; gathering and/or collating data; using basic, job-related equipment; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; maintaining a positive rapport with students, employees and community.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: Adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior.

Benefits

ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, optional Medical, Dental and Vision.

Pay

$16.99/hour.

Schedule

9 months, 6.75 hours/day.