7.5 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant

7.5-hour position starting August 27, 2026. Reports to building administration.

Pay

As per the collective bargaining agreement with OSEA, currently $20.71 to $26.18 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in assessment of academic and behavioral/social skills and in prescriptive teaching in academic and behavioral/social areas.
• Provide instruction in small groups or one-on-one in multiple subjects.
• Supervise students in the classroom and non-instructional settings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accurate reading, writing, and listening skills.
• Ability to successfully work with moderately-impacted special education students.
• Meet ESSA requirements: two years (72+ quarter credits) of college credit or successful completion of Work Keys test exam (or other comparable skills evaluation) prior to hiring.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and adults.
• Must be currently or willing to become first aid/CPR certified.
• Physical ability to:
  • Communicate with students, co-workers, and the public.
  • Communicate over the telephone.
  • Respond to telephones, bells, students, co-workers, etc.
  • Respond to classroom disturbances, visual cues, student requests, etc.
  • Read written material.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Carry or lift light loads (25 lbs).

Preferences

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.